teleconferencing

noun

tele·con·fer·enc·ing ˈte-li-ˌkän-f(ə-)rən(t)-siŋ

-fərn(t)-

: the holding of a conference among people remote from one another by means of telecommunication devices (such as telephones or computer terminals)

teleconference

ˈte-li-ˌkän-f(ə-)rən(t)s

-fərn(t)s

noun

Examples of teleconferencing in a Sentence

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Virtual meetings and teleconferencing are already starting to replace real-life meetings, and VR will only accelerate this shift. —

Edin Deljkic, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 The space also offers a bonus – it is wired for big-screen teleconferencing. —

Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2024 Around 6:45, the live-ish stream commenced at the venue, and a somewhat forgettable reunion ensued, the highlights of which included Jackie and Josh teleconferencing in and Vanessa Lachey nearly demanding a Love Is Blind pregnancy. —

Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2024 From simple email and texting to social media and video teleconferencing, the digital connection helps maintain ties to family, friends, customers, and suppliers, often across great distances. —

Gary S. Cross, Fortune, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for teleconferencing

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teleconferencing was in 1963

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“Teleconferencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teleconferencing. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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