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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Around two-thirds of EU citizens support greater independence from American technology, according to recent market research from YouGov, particularly in areas like data storage and video conferencing. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026 Ripps, Cahen, and Yuga Labs have been in settlement conferencing over the last several months, likely trying to avoid a costly trial. Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Generally, that’s when people are blowing off steam after a long day of conferencing. Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026 In January 2022, federal investigators interviewed Puig in the presence of his lawyer via video conferencing. City News Service, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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