public speaking
noun
1
: the act or process of making speeches in public
2
: the art of effective oral communication with an audience
Examples of public speaking in a Sentence
He has a fear of public speaking.
She has a gift for public speaking.
a book on public speaking
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Even if students don’t want to pursue performance art, the training gets them ready for real life scenarios, such as public speaking.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
To alleviate common fears, such as flying or public speaking.
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—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
To alleviate common fears, such as flying or public speaking.
8.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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