telecommuting
Americannoun
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Origin of telecommuting
First recorded in 1970–75; telecommute + -ing 1
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Yet in the U.S., employees do not appear to be telecommuting at greater rates, according to experts and data.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
A millions-strong diaspora is studying, telecommuting and retiring overseas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
The state’s telecommuting workers are concentrated in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, tracking with the concentration of tech companies in the state.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2023
The audit found that the analyst could have completed her work via telecommuting, but the state agency said the equipment necessary to work remotely was too expensive.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023
Today's telecommuting is only a beginning when we think of the numbers of people involved and the still limited scope of their involvement.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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