conference call

noun

Synonyms of conference callnext
: 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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Looking Ahead During a conference call with analysts, management confirmed 2027 guidance issued in March. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The numbers and conference call commentary reinforce the essential role of cybersecurity in the artificial intelligence era. Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Shares of Nvidia which had initially declined slightly after the earnings report, reversed course and increased by more than 5% in after hours trading as company executives discussed the results on the conference call. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The vote, conducted by conference call, does not close the books entirely on the sale. Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conference call

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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 13 Sep. 2026.

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