conferencing

noun

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

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The platform integrates video conferencing with on-demand food delivery, allowing hosts to attach meal vouchers to virtual meetings. Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 Unite's base Pro tier ($27.99 per user per month) includes an AI assistant that can answer questions, a more polished video conferencing experience, and better support. PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 The video conferencing application Zoom now uses AI to summarize your conversation. Chris Carosa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Users report problems with video conferencing software Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Is credit card debt forgiveness worth it in today's economy? Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conferencing

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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 18 Jul. 2025.

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