videoconferencing

noun

vid·​eo·​con·​fer·​enc·​ing ˌvi-dē-ō-ˈkän-f(ə-)rən(t)-siŋ How to pronounce videoconferencing (audio)
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: the holding of a conference among people at remote locations by means of transmitted audio and video signals
videoconference noun

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Modular Meetings As evidence of the success and popularity of single-occupancy, modular booths in the office, a number of manufacturers now make small rooms suitable for 2-4 people, even with videoconferencing technology to accommodate hybrid meetings. Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Microsoft’s customers were unable to gain access to their email or videoconferencing systems on Monday, as a wave of outages spread across the country after a faulty software update inside the company’s huge computer network. Mike Isaac, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024 Accurate, high-quality live captions provide real-time access in meetings, presentations, videoconferencing, courtrooms, classrooms, hospitals, live TV and events. Toby Wong, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Memberships also include a free how-to library, videoconferencing tools, online shopping guides, and a downloadable tablet comparison sheet. Lawrence Forbes, WIRED, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for videoconferencing 

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of videoconferencing was in 1967

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“Videoconferencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/videoconferencing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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