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conferencing

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈkɒnfərənsiŋ/

KK: /ˈkɒnfərənsɪŋ/

noun
Definition

The act of holding or taking part in a meeting or discussion, often using technology to connect people from different locations.


Example

The team used video conferencing to discuss the project with members in different countries.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried virtual conferencing for meetings?
Sloth B
Yeah, I did that last week, and it was surprisingly effective.
Sloth A
I think it's great how we can connect without being in the same place.
Sloth B
Absolutely, conferencing makes things so much easier for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
meeting
session
symposium
Antonyms
dispersal
separation
division
Root Explanation

Conferencing → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "ferre" (meaning to bring). The word "conferencing" refers to the act of bringing people together for a discussion or meeting.

Memory Tip

Think of people coming "together" ('con-') to "bring" ideas or discussions ('ferre') — that's what conferencing means.

Visually Confused Words
concerning
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