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The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.

Example: It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment.

A session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

Example: The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech.

A style of speaking.

Example: Her speech was soft and lilting.

(grammar) Speech reported in writing; see direct speech, reported speech

To make a speech; to harangue.