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conference call

noun

: a conference held by means of a communications system (as a video service, phone system, etc.)
Please dial in 15 minutes before the start of the conference to secure a line and avoid delays. Alternatively, listeners will be able to access the conference call via the webcast …National Post

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The primary reason for the conference call was for DePodesta, the team’s new president of baseball operations, to explain his decision to bring back Schaeffer after the Rockies went 36-86 with him as the interim manager. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025 During Abercrombie's conference call, executives didn't answer when asked when the brand will return to growth. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025 During a conference call with Wall Street analysts Thursday, Iger and Johnston were asked about the benefits of investing such a large sum in the NBA. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025 On a conference call with reporters, Garber said 91% of the league’s matches would be played within the same window they’re currently scheduled. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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