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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Google also offers a video conferencing tool called Meet, which replaced Google Hangouts. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 Microsoft will shut down the once-popular video conferencing app on May 5, and is encouraging all existing customers to switch to Teams. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025 Although Zoom experienced substantial user growth during the pandemic lockdowns, concerns have arisen about the long-term sustainability of video conferencing demand as organizations shift away from hybrid work models. Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Those in United’s London office followed events at Old Trafford together on a big screen, as video conferencing links were not sent out in order to counteract leaks. Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conferencing

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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 10 Mar. 2025.

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