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  1. noun The spoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feelings; talk.
  2. noun An instance of this: held a long conversation on the subject.
  3. noun An informal discussion of a matter by representatives of governments, institutions, or organizations.

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  • “So,” Joanna said, breaking the silence, “most of your conversations were about science Almost all of them were Did he ever talk about himself or personal things Rarely,” Nancy replied. —  Fatal Cure by Leonard Goldberg
  • But she'd talk about how everyone could somehow talk all at the same time but keep a conversation going, and how somebody in one of the conversations was always laughing. —  Asimov's SF - February2006
  • Maybe she lives in a small town, maybe all her conversations are about how much milk to buy, or what to get her great-aunt for her birthday. —  FSF,July2008
  • Again, the major conflict I see here is when a trusted organization or company does sponsor a conversations which is moderated and hosted by the blogger. —  Search Engine Journal
  • Those conversations -- those conversations are kept confidential, and they certainly are in this case, too. —  MRC Latest Headlines
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