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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My teams, for example, actively use sophisticated project management software, interactive video conferencing tools, virtual whiteboards and collaborative digital workspaces. Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Dialpad Connect is a VoIP solution that fully supports calling, messaging, and video conferencing. John Brandon, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025 Known for its fast speeds and low latency, AT&T is suitable for gaming, video conferencing and households with many devices. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025 The camera mounted above the center display, which is also used for features like video conferencing or in-car selfies, watches the driver. Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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