public speaking
noun
1
: the act or process of making speeches in public
2
: the art of effective oral communication with an audience
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He has a fear of public speaking.
She has a gift for public speaking.
a book on public speaking
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Graduate programs must preserve aspects of that model while incorporating internship or experiential learning opportunities, media training, public speaking, broader writing skillsets, project management and entrepreneurship.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The other popular fears on the list included public speaking, crowded spaces, fire, and dentists.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to use your voice more boldly, whether that’s through writing, teaching, public speaking, or social media.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
The initiative emphasizes college readiness, etiquette, public speaking, financial literacy and mental health awareness, among other essential life skills.
—City News Service, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The other popular fears on the list included public speaking, crowded spaces, fire, and dentists.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to use your voice more boldly, whether that’s through writing, teaching, public speaking, or social media.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
The initiative emphasizes college readiness, etiquette, public speaking, financial literacy and mental health awareness, among other essential life skills.
—City News Service, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public speaking
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“Public speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20speaking. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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