Which option best defines the word 'convention' as a gathering or meeting?

• A. A formal political agreement
• B. A gathering or meeting of people or professionals with a shared interest
• C. A social custom
• D. A religious rite

Answer: (B)

Convention, in this sense, refers to a large gathering or meeting where people who share a common interest come together to discuss, showcase, or network. That fits best with a gathering of people or professionals who share an interest, which is what this option describes. It’s different from a formal political agreement, which would be a treaty or pact; and it’s different from a social custom, which is a normal practice or behavior people follow; and from a religious rite, which is a ceremonial act within a faith. So the gathering sense is the most accurate match.