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speech·​ifi·​ca·​tion | \ ˌspēchəfə̇ˈkāshən \
plural -s

Definition of speechification

: the act or an instance of making speeches

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History and Etymology for speechification

from speechify, after such pairs as English specify : specification

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“Speechification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speechification. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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