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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Hearings are conducted virtually via video conferencing to ensure violators receive fair efficient due process. Buspatrol - A Mission-Driven Organization, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 Teams integrates deeply with Microsoft’s ecosystem and excels in video conferencing, while Slack shines with its intuitive interface and flexible setup. John Brandon, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025 But one new feature will be a second front-facing camera — placed on the portrait side — meaning that video conferencing and selfies will appear equally well regardless of the device’s orientation. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025 This First House will have a focus on affordable homes and projects and episodes will feature more tech-centric visuals including Instagram reels and TikTok-style content as well as vertical videos and video conferencing. Peter White, Deadline, 4 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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