transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈven(t)-shən ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin convention-, conventio, from convenire
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : agreement , contract
b. : an agreement between states for regulation of matters affecting all of them
c. : a compact between opposing commanders especially concerning prisoner exchange or armistice
d. : a general agreement about basic principles or procedures ; also : a principle or procedure accepted as true or correct by convention
2.
a. : the summoning or convening of an assembly
b. : an assembly of persons met for a common purpose ; especially : a meeting of the delegates of a political party for the purpose of formulating a platform and selecting candidates for office
c. : the usually state or national organization of a religious denomination
3.
a. : usage or custom especially in social matters
b. : a rule of conduct or behavior
c. : a practice in bidding or playing that conveys information between partners in a card game (as bridge)
d. : an established technique, practice, or device (as in literature or the theater)