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public speaking


public speaking

noun

Definition of PUBLIC SPEAKING

1
: the act or process of making speeches in public
2
: the art of effective oral communication with an audience
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Examples of PUBLIC SPEAKING

  1. He has a fear of public speaking.
  2. She has a gift for public speaking.
  3. a book on public speaking

First Known Use of PUBLIC SPEAKING

1762

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