videoconference

Remote group call

A videoconference is a meeting conducted over video, allowing participants in different locations to see and hear each other in real time.

The term covers everything from formal business meetings to casual video calls.

As a verb, to videoconference is to participate in such a meeting: We videoconferenced with the Tokyo office this morning.

technology

webcam

Computer-mounted video capture device

mute · unmute · codec · VoIP · resolution · streaming · encryption · connectivity · platform · Wi-Fi

platform

Zoom

Video call platform

  • SkypeOnline video calling platform
  • GoToMeetingRemote conferencing application
  • SlackBusiness communication software

Discord · FaceTime · WhatsApp

remote-work

telecommute

Work away from office

distributed · hybrid · remote · coworking · commute-free

meeting

agenda

Formal discussion list

invite · calendar · scheduling · minutes · chairperson · lobby · recording · transcript · chat · Q&A

business

client

One who hires professionals

sales · quarterly · briefing · consulting · corporate · deal · partnership · prospects · interview · onboarding

etiquette

mute

Without voice or sound

lighting · interruption · professional · punctuality

Categories
Opposites
presence

videoconferenceface-to-face meeting

in-person

communication modality

videoconferencewritten correspondence

Exchanged messages on paper

letter · handwritten note · snail mail · phone call · email

formality and structure

videoconferencechance encounter

Unintended crossing of paths

Family

videoconferencing, videoconferences, videoconferenced

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G