session

Time for activity

A session is a period devoted to a particular activity, typically with a defined beginning and end.

A court is in session when conducting business; a recording session captures performances; a therapy session lasts an hour.

In computing, a session tracks a user's interaction with a system between login and logout.

The word often implies focused, uninterrupted time: I need a good session at the gym.

meeting

conference

Organized meeting for discussion

forum · assembly · convention · gathering · roundtable · panel · discussion · talks · negotiation · consultation

computing

login

Authentication act or screen

cookies · token · expiration · browser · user · server · active · idle · secure · persistent

legislative

parliament

National legislative assembly

  • senateLegislative governing body
  • billAmount owed, written
  • debateFormal argument on issues

quorum · amendment · committee · hearing · resolution · filibuster · recess · adjournment · convene · chamber

therapy

counseling

Professional guidance for problems

intake · breakthrough · processing · trauma · healing · support group · psychiatrist · psychologist · confidentiality · appointment

recording

studio

Creative professional's workspace

producer · booth · take · playback · overdub · jam · rehearsal · soundcheck · live · laying down

academic

semester

Half academic year

  • termFixed period or word
  • lectureEducational spoken presentation
  • seminarGroup discussion for learning

tutorial · coursework · syllabus · class · quarter · trimester · module · study · examination · enrollment

duration

period

Punctuation ending sentences

block · slot · round · stint · segment · interval · allotted · timed · marathon · extended

Categories
Opposites
activity vs. inactivity

sessionrecess

Pause in activity

break · intermission · adjournment · hiatus · pause

continuity vs. interruption

sessionrecess

Pause in activity

adjournment · suspension · interruption · prorogation · postponement

formal gathering vs. dissolution

sessionadjournment

Temporary suspension of proceedings

dissolution · dismissal · disbandment · dispersal · closure

Phrases
Family

obsession, sessions, jam session, sessional, legislative session

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