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Definition of teleconference

teleconference

/ˈtɛl.əˌkɑːn.fɚ.əns/
tel · e · con · fer · ence
Plural:teleconferences
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Past Simple:teleconferenced
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Past Participle:teleconferenced
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Present Participle:teleconferencing
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teleconference Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A live meeting or conference conducted among participants in different locations by means of telecommunications equipment, such as telephones, computers, or video systems.

Example

"The international board of directors held a two-hour teleconference to finalize the annual budget."

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• verb

1

To conduct or participate in a live meeting with people in different locations using telecommunications technology.

Example

"Because travel was restricted, the research teams decided to teleconference every Friday morning."

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• Nearby Words

telecommuter
telecommuting
telecon
teleconference
teleconferencing
telefax
telefilm

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the Greek combining form 'tele-' (meaning 'far off' or 'at a distance') and 'conference' (from Medieval Latin 'conferentia', meaning 'a bringing together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Teleconference. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/teleconference
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