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 Overnight, selling went digital, with many sales teams relying on video conferencing tools to connect with clients and navigate a broader and deeper network of influencers. Craig Dempster, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Go to your video conferencing app’s device settings and choose Camo as the video camera, and your phone camera’s feed should pop up. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 18 June 2024 The business model is similar to what Logitech already does with video conferencing services (Logitech's B2B business includes Logitech Select, a subscription service offering things like apps, 24/7 support, and advanced RMA). Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 30 July 2024 Some users may still be unable to access certain Microsoft 365 apps and services, including Teams video conferencing. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for conferencing 

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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 4 Oct. 2024.

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