conference call

noun

: a telephone call by which a caller can speak with several people at the same time

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Judge Harris denied the FBI’s requests multiple times, even after the DOJ submitted clarifications and participated in a conference call to address his concerns. Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 Production in China represents about 16% of the footwear that Nike imports into the U.S., Chief Financial Officer Matthew Friend said during a conference call late Thursday. Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025 Nike shares initially dropped after its report was released but moved about 10% higher during the company’s conference call. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 26 June 2025 In that video, Pegula is on a conference call multiple times throughout the day, weighing in on decisions. Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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