teleconferencing

[tel-i-kon-fer-uh n-sing, -fruh n-] /ˈtɛl ɪˌkɒn fər ən sɪŋ, -frən-/

noun

the holding of teleconferences.

adjective

pertaining to or suitable for holding such meetings.

Origin

teleconference

[tel-i-kon-fer-uh ns, -fruh ns] /ˈtɛl ɪˌkɒn fər əns, -frəns/

noun

a business meeting, educational session, etc., conducted among participants in different locations via telecommunications equipment.

verb (used without object), teleconferenced, teleconferencing.

to participate in such a meeting or meetings.

Origin

1950-55; tele-¹ + conference

Examples from the web for teleconferencing

While a decade ago the teleconferencing or video-conferencing software was comparatively primitive, today it is state of the art.
Such events should take place within the confines of university seminar rooms or teleconferencing sites.
Many are comfortable in face-to-face meetings versus teleconferencing or telephone conference calls.
Most prisons already have video teleconferencing booths that let inmates consult with their lawyers via satellite.
Another potential application involves teleconferencing.
V ideo teleconferencing is often touted for its potential to promote better communications and curb expensive travel.
In a new take on teleconferencing technologies, a rotating display holds forth at the weekly meeting.
The resort also has a conference center with technology features, white board and teleconferencing capacities.
These hearings are either on site or by video teleconferencing.

British Dictionary definitions for teleconferencing

/ˈtɛlɪˌkɒnfərəns/

noun

a conference in which the participants communicate from different places via a telephone or video network

Word Origin and History for teleconferencing

1952, originally a proprietary name, from tele- + conference. Not in common use until c.1974.