lecturing
ˈlɛktʃərɪŋ
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Definition of lecturing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
scoldingUSdelivering lengthy and critical talkUS
  • His lecturing about my mistakes was exhausting.
admonishing reprimanding scolding
2.
educationalthe act of delivering a formal talk
  • Lecturing is a common method in universities.
instructing teaching tutoring

Adjective

1.
criticalscolding or criticizing in a stern way
  • His lecturing voice was hard to ignore.
admonishing chastising reproving
2.
educationalgiving a speech in a teaching manner
  • Her lecturing tone made the lesson clear.
didactic educational instructive
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Origin of lecturing

Latin, lecturus (about to read) + -ing (action)

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behavior
the act of lecturing others about right and wrong

Examples of lecturing in a sentence

  • The teacher's lecturing about respect was necessary.
  • Lecturing requires not only knowledge but also engagement skills.
  • He found lecturing to be more effective than group discussions.
  • Her lecturing tone made everyone uncomfortable.
  • The teacher's lecturing manner was off-putting.
  • The lecturing professor held the students' attention.

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  1. French:sermon, moralisateur, ...
  2. German:Standpauke, tadelnd, ...
  3. Italian:ramanzina, rimproverante, ...
  4. Spanish:sermoneo, reprobador, ...
  5. Portuguese:repreensão, repreensivo, ...
  6. Chinese:训斥, 训斥的, ...
  7. Japanese:説教, 叱責するような, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوْبيخ مُطَوَّل, توبيخي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַטָּפָה, מַטִּיף, ...
  10. Russian:лекция, отчитывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:навіювання, сварливий, ...
  12. Hindi:डाँट-फटकार, डाँटने वाला, ...
lecture
ˈlɛk.tʃɚ

Definition of lecture - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educationformal talk given to teach or inform an audience
  • The professor gave a lecture on world history.
discourse presentation talk
2.
reprimandlengthy reprimand or scolding
  • She received a lecture for missing the deadline.
admonition harangue scolding
3.
university classclass session mainly involving one person speaking to students
  • I have a lecture at 10 AM every Monday.
discourse presentation talk

Verb

1.
educational talktr./intr.give a formal talk to a group of peopletr./intr.
  • The professor will lecture on ancient history tomorrow.
instruct teach
2.
disciplinetr.scold or reprimand someone at lengthtr.
  • She lectured her son for not doing his homework.
admonish reprimand scold
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scold or reprimand someone
After missing curfew, his parents read him a lecture.
large room for lectures or presentations
The professor delivered the lecture in the main lecture hall.
speak to someone to teach or inform them
The professor gave the students a lecture on ethics.
notes taken during a lecture
He always writes detailed lecture notes.
room where lectures are given to students
The lecture room was filled with eager students.
room with many seats for lectures
The professor spoke to a full lecture theatre.

Origin of lecture

Latin, lectus (read) + -ura (suffix indicating action)

Examples of lecture in a sentence

  • Attendance at the chemistry lecture doubled this semester.
  • His parents gave him a lecture about his grades.
  • The coach's lecture after the game was intense.
  • The lecture on quantum physics was fascinating.
  • Attendance at the lecture is mandatory for all students.
  • She will lecture on modern art next week.

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  1. French:conférence, donner une conférence, ...
  2. German:Vorlesung, vortragen, ...
  3. Italian:lezione, fare una conferenza, ...
  4. Spanish:conferencia, dar una conferencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:palestra, lecionar, ...
  6. Chinese:讲座, 讲课, ...
  7. Japanese:講義, 講義する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَاضَرَة, حَاضَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַרְצָאָה, לְהַרְצוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:лекция, читать лекцию, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лекція, читати лекцію, ...
  12. Hindi:व्याख्यान, व्याख्यान देना, ...
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