speaking
/ˈspikɪŋ/
noun
- The act of expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas aloud using language.
- The art of speaking well is important in many careers.
- Her clear speaking made the lecture easy to follow.
- Public speaking can be nerve-wracking for many people.
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adjective
- Used to describe someone who is able to communicate in a particular language.
- The event is for French-speaking professionals only.
- The hotel has a Spanish-speaking staff to help tourists.
- She is a native English-speaking teacher.
- Involving or used for speech or oral communication.
- The speaking clock gives the exact time by phone.
- The speaking part of the exam lasts ten minutes.
- He has a speaking role in the new movie.
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verb
- Present participle of speak; the action of talking or expressing oneself verbally.
- He kept speaking even after the bell rang.
- The children were speaking too loudly in the library.
- She is speaking to her boss about the project.