teleconferencing

[ tel-i-kon-fer-uhn-sing, -fruhn- ]

noun

1. the holding of teleconferences. Compare conferencing, videoconferencing.

adjective

1. pertaining to or suitable for holding such meetings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of teleconferencing¹

First recorded in 1970–75; teleconference + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Delivering more absorbing video game experiences without having to wear cumbersome equipment is an obvious one, but it could also allow more convincing teleconferencing too.

From Popular-Science

In April 2020, the term “Zoombombing” arose as teleconferencing calls on the platform were hijacked by uninvited people.

From Science News

Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and other teleconferencing tools—along with well-known office chat programs like Slack—are the primary devices most companies are using to onboard employees, but some workplaces are taking a more creative approach.

From Fortune

While businesses were the major consumers of teleconferencing tools during the pre-pandemic period, these tools are now a valuable educational tool for teachers-students collaboration across the world.

From Search Engine Watch

Slack was wounded by the surging use of Microsoft Teams, the company’s newly popular teleconferencing tool.

From Fortune

Sometimes transactions have to rely on visual arguments, well beyond what teleconferencing can offer.

From Project Gutenberg