teleconferencing

[tel-i-kon-fer-uh n-sing, -fruh n-]

noun

the holding of teleconferences.Compare conferencing, videoconferencing.

adjective

pertaining to or suitable for holding such meetings.

Origin of teleconferencing

First recorded in 1970–75; teleconference + -ing¹

teleconference

[tel-i-kon-fer-uh ns, -fruh ns]

noun

a business meeting, educational session, etc., conducted among participants in different locations via telecommunications equipment.Compare videoconference.

verb (used without object), tel·e·con·fer·enced, tel·e·con·fer·enc·ing.

to participate in such a meeting or meetings.

Origin of teleconference

First recorded in 1950–55; tele-¹ + conference

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Historical Examples of teleconferencing

Sometimes transactions have to rely on visual arguments, well beyond what teleconferencing can offer.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for teleconferencing

teleconference

noun

a conference in which the participants communicate from different places via a telephone or video network

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Word Origin and History for teleconferencing

teleconference

1952, originally a proprietary name, from tele- + conference. Not in common use until c.1974.