Session
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Definitions
2 meaningsA period of time devoted to a particular activity or purpose.
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A meeting or period of time for a specific activity.
The training session was very informative.
💡 Simply: Imagine a time set aside for a specific activity. Like, you have a gaming *session* with your friends, or a study *session* for a test.
👶 For kids: A session is like a special time for doing something, like playing games or learning in class.
More Examples
We'll have a short session to review the project's progress.
The therapy session helped me understand my feelings better.
They had a music recording session yesterday.
How It's Used
"The class session was focused on Shakespeare's sonnets."
"The board of directors held a session to discuss the company's financial performance."
"The therapist scheduled a session with the patient."
"The musicians held a recording session."
A period of time when a court, legislature, or other official body is convened.
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A period of time when a court, legislature, or similar body is assembled.
The session of the parliament was adjourned.
💡 Simply: Think of it as a formal gathering or meeting of people in charge, like a meeting of a government or a court.
👶 For kids: This is like when important grown-ups get together to make decisions.
More Examples
The judge called the court into session.
The legislative session ended last month.
The new session of Congress begins in January.
How It's Used
"The court will reconvene for a new session next week."
"The legislative session was marked by intense debate."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
in session
Currently assembled or meeting (referring to a court, legislature, or other official body).
"The court is in session."
From Middle English sessioun, from Old French session, from Latin sessio ('a sitting, a session'), from sedere ('to sit').
Historically, the word 'session' has been used to describe meetings of courts, councils, and other official bodies since the 14th century.
Memory tip
Think of a school *session*; time devoted to learning.
Word Origin
"a sitting; a sitting together"