conferencing

noun

con·​fer·​enc·​ing ˈkän-f(ə-)rən(t)-siŋ How to pronounce conferencing (audio)
-fərn(t)-
: the holding of conferences especially by means of an electronic communications system
computer conferencing

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The pandemic’s legacy includes the surge of video conferencing as a norm, the boundary adjustments between professional and personal life, and the rise of work-from-home setups tailored to individual needs. Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 What's next: HP is also building a commercial product based on Google's Project Starline immersive 3D video conferencing booth. Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025 Video conferencing platforms like Zoom are great for video calls. Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025 Roberson's attorneys continue to advocate for in-person testimony, citing his autism and communication challenges, which have made video conferencing difficult for him. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conferencing 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conferencing was in 1865

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“Conferencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conferencing. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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