conf
conf — abbreviation
1. a short way of writing the word 'conference', used in notes, schedules, calendar
a short way of writing the word 'conference', used in notes, schedules, calendars, and informal messages to refer to a large formal meeting where people discuss a particular subject.
The tech conf in Taipei drew over five thousand developers this year.
abbreviation for 'conference' in event names
Niran's flight lands at three, right before the conf starts.
Yumi sent everyone the conf schedule by email this morning.
I missed the first talk because the conf venue was hard to find.
Andrés is staying an extra day after the conf to visit his cousin.
- conference
the full written form; 'conf' is only used in informal shorthand contexts
用法筆記
This abbreviation appears most often in written schedules, email subject lines, calendar entries, and informal notes. In formal writing the full word 'conference' is preferred.
2. a short way of writing the word 'confidential', used as a label on documents, em
a short way of writing the word 'confidential', used as a label on documents, emails, or files to indicate that the information is private and should not be shared with unauthorized people.
The lawyer marked every email from the client as 'conf'.
label on written communication
Please keep this report conf — do not share it with anyone outside the team.
Iris found a folder labeled 'conf' on the office server.
The documents were stamped 'conf' and locked in the manager's cabinet.
Tariro asked whether the meeting notes should be marked 'conf'.
- confidential
the full written form; 'conf' is a shorthand label used on the document itself
- private
informal alternative with a similar meaning but not abbreviated
- public
the opposite level of access — information that anyone can see
用法筆記
When used as a label, 'conf' is typically written in lowercase inside quotation marks or preceded by a label word ('marked', 'stamped', 'labeled'). The full word 'confidential' is expected in formal legal or government documents.