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videoconferencing

American  
[vid-ee-oh-kon-fer-uhn-sing, -fruhn-] / ˈvɪd i oʊˌkɒn fər ən sɪŋ, -frən- /

noun

  1. the holding of videoconferences.


Etymology

Origin of videoconferencing

First recorded in 1975–80; videoconference + -ing 1

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The centers help power everything from streaming services to videoconferencing calls.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

France announced that a French videoconferencing platform will replace American services for its government departments, but with the target date of 2027, according to ABC News.

From Slate Feb. 13, 2026

DeCrane, who works as the director of operations at a videoconferencing company, said he recently stopped at five or six coin shops across different states on a road trip with his son to Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

Zoom Communications climbed 3.9% after the videoconferencing app developer beat analysts’ estimates for third-quarter adjusted earnings, thanks to a jump in the number of customers who pay $100,000 or more.

From Barron's Nov. 25, 2025

“I have videoconferencing enabled. I have his Skype address here somewhere ...” “Really, no.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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