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

“I was walking through the mess decks the other day and I could hear a baby crying because someone was teleconferencing with their infant that they haven’t even met yet,” Hill said.

From Seattle Times

Smoot’s journey took him initially to Bell Labs, where he worked on early video teleconferencing tech, before beginning talks with Disney in 1998.

From Los Angeles Times

The long fight for the Ukrainian city is backed by consumer tech — messaging apps, teleconferencing services, satellite internet terminals, cloud-synced mapping software and drones available at Amazon and Walmart.

From Los Angeles Times

In November a state court judge blocked enforcement of the state’s requirement that doctors providing the medication be in the same room when patients take it, allowing teleconferencing.

From Seattle Times

In April, the White House said Musk was invited to a discussion about electric cars and charging stations and did make an appearance by teleconferencing.

From Washington Post