lecturing

/ˈlɛktʃərɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of 'lecture': giving a formal talk to a group of people, especially to teach them.
    • He was lecturing in the main hall when the fire alarm went off.
    • The visiting scientist is lecturing on climate change at the university this week.
    • She spends most of her time lecturing to first-year students about biology basics.
  2. Present participle of 'lecture': criticizing or scolding someone at length.
    • Instead of lecturing your brother, try listening to his side of the story.
    • The teacher kept lecturing the class for not doing their homework.
    • Stop lecturing me about my diet — I know I should eat more vegetables.
noun
  1. The act of giving a formal talk to a group of people, especially as a method of teaching at a college or university.
    • She prefers interactive workshops over traditional lecturing because it keeps the audience involved.
    • The professor's lecturing on ancient Rome was so engaging that the students forgot to check the time.
    • His lecturing style is very clear, with lots of real-world examples to explain complex ideas.
  2. A long, serious talk that criticizes or scolds someone, often in a boring or annoying way.
    • After the mistake, the coach gave the team a stern lecturing on the importance of teamwork.
    • The manager's constant lecturing about punctuality made everyone feel like children.
    • I got a lecturing from my dad about staying out too late on a school night.
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