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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And last month, JD said during a fourth quarter earnings conference call that is continuing to optimize its store fleet in North America. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 The most important takeaway from the conference call was that FedEx is seeing no drop in demand due to fuel surcharges. Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 June 2026 The announcement was made by Kevin Guthrie, Florida's Emergency Management director, during a morning conference call with the vendors. Jim Defede, CBS News, 22 June 2026 The hoops expert shared that and other pre-draft thoughts during a Thursday conference call with media. Gary Bedore june 18, Kansas City Star, 19 June 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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