teleconference
pronunciation
How to pronounce teleconference in British English:
UK [ˈtelikɒnfərəns]
How to pronounce teleconference in American English:
US [ˈtelikɑnfərəns]
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- 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
Word Origin
- teleconference (n.)
- 1952, originally a proprietary name, from tele- + conference. Not in common use until c. 1974.
Example
- 1. It also convened a teleconference for investors and analysts .
- 2. Teleconference meetings are used for shorter interactions .
- 3. Why aren 't you in the teleconference room ?
- 4. Teleconference series for nurses on continuous improvement .
- 5. If you 're missing an important meeting , ask to participate via teleconference if possible .