teleconference

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teleconference

A team holds a teleconference to discuss a project.

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.
teleconference

A team holds a teleconference to discuss a project.

Noun
  1. a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television

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