teleconference
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Definition
Noun: A meeting or conference held between participants who are in separate locations, facilitated by telecommunications technology such as audio, video, or computer systems.
Usage
A "teleconference" is a formal or semi-formal meeting conducted remotely. It is used to describe the event itself, not the technology. The word emphasizes the multi-location nature of the gathering. - The most common use is for business meetings, project updates, or team collaborations where participants cannot be physically present in the same room. - It can also be used for educational seminars, medical consultations, or any organized discussion requiring real-time communication over distance.
Examples
- The board held a teleconference to discuss the quarterly results with international branch managers.
- Due to travel restrictions, the training session was conducted as a teleconference.
- We are scheduling a teleconference for 3 PM GMT to finalize the proposal.
Advanced Usage
- "To teleconference" (verb, less common): The act of participating in a teleconference.
- Example: The team teleconferences every Monday morning.
- "Teleconferencing" (gerund/noun): The activity or technology of holding teleconferences.
- Example: Teleconferencing has become essential for global companies.
Variants and Related Words
- Videoconference (noun): A specific type of teleconference that includes live video transmission of participants.
- Audioconference (noun): A teleconference conducted using voice-only technology, like a conference call.
- Webinar (noun): A seminar conducted over the internet, often a one-to-many format, which is a specific kind of teleconference.
Synonyms
- Remote meeting
- Virtual conference
- Online meeting
Antonyms
- In-person meeting
- Face-to-face conference
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "To be on a teleconference": To be currently participating in one.
- Example: Please be quiet; I'm on a teleconference.
- "To set up a teleconference": To organize and initiate the technical connection for the meeting.
- Example: IT will set up the teleconference for the client call.
Noun
- a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television