conference call

noun

: a telephone call by which a caller can speak with several people at the same time

Examples of conference call in a Sentence

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On a conference call about the report, Kate Scott-Dawkins, global president of business intelligence at GroupM, said that the possibility of a ban was factored into the firm’s report. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025 For conference calls, the Dell Pro 14 and 16 deliver clear audio with dual microphones and dual bottom-firing speakers. Brian Westover, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025 Members get all of our content (including the magazine), no paywalls or content meters, an advertising-minimal experience, and unique access to our writers and editors (through conference calls, social media groups, and more). Rich Lowry, National Review, 2 Jan. 2025 Nordstrom will save time and money once turning private by no longer having to produce quarterly reports, and stage conference calls and meetings with investors. David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conference call 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conference call was in 1941

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“Conference call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conference%20call. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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