conferring

American  

[kuhn-fur-ing] / kənˈfɜr ɪŋ /

noun

1. the presentation of a degree, honor, gift, etc..

   The ceremony included the conferring of 330 undergraduate and 46 graduate degrees.

2. the act of consulting with someone or carrying on a discussion or deliberation.

   Conferring is a critical step in reflecting on our writing and ultimately improving it.

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adjective

1. relating to the presentation of a degree, honor, gift, etc..

   Provide the title of the diploma or degree received, the name of the conferring institution, and its city and state.

2. involved in or relating to a discussion or consultation.

   He looked over at the conferring soldiers, deep in conversation and seemingly oblivious to their surroundings.

Etymology

Origin of conferring

First recorded in 1555–65; confer ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses; confer ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses

Example Sentences

"After conferring with the league office, because Lamar didn't take starter reps in practice, we updated our report to reflect his practice participation," the Ravens said.

From Barron's

After conferring with Parias’ 19-year-old son, Rivera asked the judge if the young man could hug his father, whom he hadn’t seen in a week.

From Los Angeles Times

This week, Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn revoked a royal command he had issued in June conferring higher titles to 81 monks.

From BBC

After conferring with state water quality officials, DWP drained the reservoir to repair the floating cover.

From Los Angeles Times

But Indians in the US face the longest wait of any foreign nationality to receive a green card conferring lawful permanent residency.

From BBC