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video conference

compound.
B1 Intermediate Networking
Definition

compound. a meeting where people in different places use cameras and microphones to see and hear each other on a screen. It allows you to talk to colleagues or friends without traveling.

compound. a live, visual connection between two or more remote parties over the internet that simulates a face-to-face meeting. Often involves screen-sharing and real-time audio-visual communication.


SIMPLE

We have a video conference with the team every Monday.

CONTEXTUAL

Since many employees work from home, the manager organizes a weekly video conference to discuss project updates and maintain team morale.

COMPLEX

The shift toward remote work has made the video conference an essential tool for international corporations, though it requires stable bandwidth to ensure high-quality transmission of both audio and video.

Origin

A compound formed from the Latin-derived video, meaning I see, and conference, from the Latin conferre, meaning to bring together.

Usage

Can be used as a noun or as a verb ('to video conference').

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