oral expression
UK: /ˈɔːrəl ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
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Definition of oral expression - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationspoken sharing of thoughts or feelings with other people
  • Her clear oral expression helped everyone understand the complex topic.
2.
abilityability to speak clearly and organize ideas in spoken form
  • The teacher assessed the students' oral expression during the class presentations.
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Expressions with oral

oral examn.
spoken test to assess knowledge or skills
She studied hard for her oral exam in chemistry.
oral presentationn.
spoken delivery of information to an audience
She gave an oral presentation on climate change.
oral testn.
spoken exam where a person must answer questions aloud
Each student took an oral test with the language teacher.
oral examinationn.
test where students answer questions verbally
The final oral examination will be held next week.
oral hearingn.
formal legal session where parties speak before a judge or tribunal
The court scheduled an oral hearing for next month.
oral historyn.
tradition of passing down stories orally
Many cultures rely on oral history to preserve their heritage.

Expressions with expression

his expression spoke volumesexp.
show feelings or thoughts clearly without using words
His expression spoke volumes about his disappointment.
someone's expression spoke volumesexp.
shows a lot of emotion without words
Her expression spoke volumes about her disappointment.
facial expressionn.
face shows feelings or thoughts by moving muscles
Her facial expression showed she was surprised.
slang expressionn.
informal language not suitable for formal occasions
He used a slang expression during the meeting.
someone's expression says a lotexp.
facial look shows feelings or thoughts without words
Her expression says a lot about how she feels.
self-expressionn.
the act of expressing one's feelings, thoughts, or ideas
Art is a form of self-expression that allows individuals to convey their emotions.
animated expressionn.
lively and expressive look or gesture
Her animated expression showed her excitement.
expression of sympathyn.
gesture showing support or understanding
His hug was an expression of sympathy during her tough time.
freedom of expressionn.
right to express ideas and opinions without censorship
Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.
gender expressionn.
ways people show their gender through appearance and behavior
Her gender expression includes wearing dresses and makeup.

Terms related to oral expression

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Terms with oral expression included in their meaning

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speech patternn.
linguistics
distinctive manner of oral expression
speakablenessn.
oral expression
capacity to communicate clearly, fit for being talked over

Examples of oral expression in a sentence

  • Good oral expression is essential for effective leadership in meetings.
  • Her strong oral expression made the debate team notice her immediately.
  • The course focuses on improving oral expression for academic interviews.

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  1. French:expression orale, aptitude à l'oral, ...
  2. German:mündlicher Ausdruck, mündliche Ausdrucksfähigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:espressione orale, capacità di espressione orale, ...
  4. Spanish:expresión oral, habilidad oral, ...
  5. Portuguese:expressão oral, capacidade de expressão oral, ...
  6. Chinese:口头表达, 口语表达能力, ...
  7. Japanese:口頭表現, 話す力, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعبير شَفَهِيّ, التَعْبيرُ الشَفَوِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַבָּעָה בְּעַל פֶּה, הַבָּעָה דְּבוּרִית, ...
  10. Russian:устная речь, навыки устной речи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:усний вислів, усне мовлення, ...
  12. Hindi:मौखिक अभिव्यक्ति, वाचिक अभिव्यक्ति, ...
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