Encounters (5)
'encounters' is the definition.
('meet' can be a synonym of 'encounter')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for meets that I've seen before include "Comes into contact with" , "Makes contact with" , "Joins with" , "Hunt assemblies" , "Gathers together" .)
'encounters' is the definition.
('meeting' can be a synonym of 'encounter')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for meetings that I've seen before include "Formally arranged gatherings" , "Encounters or gatherings" , "Formal or informal gatherings" , "'Gatherings, usually scheduled (8)'" , "Business get-togethers" .)