Definition

Noun: A method of holding a meeting or conference where participants in different geographical locations can communicate simultaneously using telecommunications technology, such as video, audio, and computer systems, to share information and interact.

Usage

"Teleconferencing" refers to the technology-enabled practice itself. It is commonly used as an uncountable noun to describe the general activity or system. * The company adopted teleconferencing to connect its global teams. * Teleconferencing has reduced the need for business travel. * The success of the project relied on effective teleconferencing.

Advanced Usage

• "To conduct/hold a teleconference": This is the verbal phrase used to describe the action of using teleconferencing for a specific meeting. The noun "teleconferencing" describes the medium, while "a teleconference" is the event.
  • We will conduct the quarterly review via teleconferencing.
• As a gerund or present participle: "Teleconferencing" can function as a verb form in continuous tenses.
  • The managers are teleconferencing with the Singapore office right now.

Variants and Related Words

• Teleconference (n): A specific meeting held using teleconferencing technology.
  • We have a teleconference scheduled for 3 PM.
• Videoconferencing (n): A specific type of teleconferencing that emphasizes live video transmission.
  • The interview was conducted through videoconferencing.
• Audioconferencing (n): A specific type of teleconferencing that uses audio-only connections, like a conference call.
  • For the weekly update, simple audioconferencing is sufficient.

Synonyms

• Video meeting: A meeting held via video link.
• Virtual meeting: A meeting where participants are not physically co-located.
• Remote conferencing: Emphasizes the distance between participants.

Related Phrases

• To join a teleconference: To connect to and participate in a teleconference.
  • Please join the teleconference using the link provided.
• Teleconferencing facilities/equipment: The physical or software tools needed for teleconferencing.
  • The new boardroom has state-of-the-art teleconferencing facilities.

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