videoconferencing — a meeting conducted over the internet using video and audio technology, allowing people in different locations to see and hear each other
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a meeting conducted over the internet using video and audio technology, allowing people in different locations to see and hear each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪdioʊkɑːnfərənsɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat keeps interrupting my videoconferencing by walking across the keyboard.
- Videoconferencing has become essential for remote work and distance learning.
- During videoconferencing, I always forget I'm on camera and start eating loudly.
videoconferencing
NOUN[/ˈvɪdioʊkɑːnfərənsɪŋ/]
a meeting conducted over the internet using video and audio technology, allowing people in different locations to see and hear each other
a meeting conducted over the internet using video and audio technology, allowing people in different locations to see and hear each other
Videoconferencing while referencing - multitasking conferencing chaos!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Videoconferencing combines two Latin roots: 'video' derives from Latin 'videre' (to see), while 'conference' comes from Latin 'conferre' (to bring together). The compound term emerged in the late 20th century to describe synchronous communication combining visual and audio elements across distances.
Breakdown
video- (from Latin videre, to see) + conferencing (from Latin conferre, to bring together, + -ing, gerund suffix). The morpheme 'video' functions as a prefix indicating visual transmission, while 'conferencing' denotes the act of holding a meeting or discussion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat keeps interrupting my videoconferencing by walking across the keyboard.”
“Videoconferencing has become essential for remote work and distance learning.”
“During videoconferencing, I always forget I'm on camera and start eating loudly.”
“The company invested in high-quality videoconferencing equipment for better communication.”
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