Definitions
- Referring to a formal assembly of members of an organization, institution, or academic community. - Describing a gathering of people for a specific purpose, such as a graduation ceremony or religious service. - Talking about a formal meeting or conference of officials or representatives.
- Referring to a gathering of people for a specific purpose, such as discussing business matters or making decisions. - Describing a planned or impromptu gathering of people to exchange ideas or information. - Talking about a scheduled appointment or encounter between two or more people.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a gathering of people.
- 2Both can be formal or informal.
- 3Both can have a specific purpose or agenda.
- 4Both can be scheduled or impromptu.
- 5Both can involve discussions or exchanges of ideas.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Convocation is typically more formal than meeting.
- 2Purpose: Convocation often has a specific agenda or purpose, while meeting can be more general.
- 3Size: Convocation usually involves a larger group of people than meeting.
- 4Frequency: Meeting can be a regular occurrence, while convocation is often a one-time event.
- 5Location: Convocation is often held in a specific venue, while meeting can take place anywhere.
Remember this!
Convocation and meeting both refer to gatherings of people, but they differ in terms of formality, purpose, size, frequency, and location. Convocation is typically a formal assembly of members of an organization, institution, or academic community, often with a specific agenda or purpose. Meeting, on the other hand, can be more general and less formal, involving a smaller group of people and taking place regularly or as needed.
