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

Examples of conferencing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the new digital technology, the museum also can offer two-way international video conferencing, video gaming competitions and a planetarium on the screen. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Courtesy of MyHeritage The two have been maintaining regular communication through video conferencing, WhatsApp and language translation tools. Sam Brock, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2024 Ritu David advises turning off the video stream during video conferencing which will reduce emissions by 60%. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 Teams Chat Integration Microsoft’s Teams chat and video conferencing app is prominently in the center of the Taskbar by default. PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024 Familiarize yourself with the video conferencing platform a day in advance to minimize technical hiccups. Ebony Flake, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024 Platforms like Slack, Jira, Confluence and Zoom offer real-time messaging, ticket and code management, video conferencing and collaboration features, helping to ensure effective communication. Robert Giovannini, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Studies show that in-person discussions are better at facilitating creative thinking than video conferencing or other methods of remote communication. Denis McDonough, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2024 Download speeds are important for streaming video, audio, gaming, and video conferencing, while upload speeds are important for posting pictures and videos online as well as video conferencing. Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Apr. 2024.

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