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speech

speech [ speech ] (plural speech·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. speaking ability: the ability to speak ( often used before a noun )

2. communication by speaking: the act of communicating by speaking

3. utterances: things that are said
recordings of human speech

4. spoken language: spoken language, especially as distinct from the written language
effective communication in both speech and writing

5. address: a talk given to an audience

6. particular way of speaking: a particular way of speaking or using language, especially that of a person or group

[ Old English spǣc< specan (see speak)]
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