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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The act, art, or process of making effective speeches before an audience.
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- noun speaking to a group of people in a structured manner;
oratory
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- noun delivering an address to a public audience
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dontcry commented on the word public speaking
*falls to pieces*
September 24, 2009