"conference call" vs "meeting call"

[Kirko]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #605 "Real Life: Telecommunications (2)", question 1

Hi Honey, I am just calling to say I love you quickly and will call back later. I have a ......... call I have to be on in ten minutes. The manager from each division will be a part of it as will the CEO. I've got to go now and prepare for it.

(a) communal
(b) group
(c) conference
(d) meeting

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #605 "Real Life: Telecommunications (2)", answer 1

Hi Honey, I am just calling to say I love you quickly and will call back later. I have a conference call I have to be on in ten minutes. The manager from each division will be a part of it as will the CEO. I've got to go now and prepare for it.

Correct answer: (c) conference

Your answer was: incorrect
Hi Honey, I am just calling to say I love you quickly and will call back later. I have a meeting call I have to be on in ten minutes. The manager from each division will be a part of it as will the CEO. I've got to go now and prepare for it.
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why not a meeting call....!!!!!?
whats the difference please..?

Kirko

[Shyone]

There is no such thing as a 'meeting call'.

A meeting is just that, a gathering of people.

A 'conference call' is where people in different locations talk on the phone to each other.
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