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Meaning of oral communication

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

oral

Pronunciation:/ˈɒɹəl//ˈɑɹəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class.

    Example: We've got our Spanish oral tomorrow.

  2. A physical examination of the mouth.

  3. Oral sex.

    Example: I gave my boyfriend oral for the first time on his birthday.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relating to the mouth.

    Example: oral hygiene

  2. Spoken rather than written.

    Example: an oral French exam