speaking

speaking
[[t]spi͟ːkɪŋ[/t]]
1) N-UNCOUNT: oft supp N Speaking is the activity of giving speeches and talks.

It would also train women union members in public speaking and decision-making...

His work schedule still includes speaking engagements and other public appearances.

2) PHR-PREP You can say `speaking as a parent' or `speaking as a teacher', for example, to indicate that the opinion you are giving is based on your experience as a parent or as a teacher.

Well, speaking as a journalist I'm dismayed by the amount of pressure there is for pictures of combat.

3) PHR-PREP You can say speaking of something that has just been mentioned as a way of introducing a new topic which has some connection with that thing.

There's plenty of time to drop hints for Christmas presents! And speaking of presents, we have 100 exclusive fragrance collections to give away.

Syn:
talking of
4) PHRASE: PHR with cl You use speaking in expressions such as generally speaking and technically speaking to indicate which things or which particular aspect of something you are talking about.

Generally speaking there was no resistance to the idea...

Politically speaking, do you think that these moves have been effective?


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  • Speaking — Speak ing, a. 1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube. [1913 Webster] 2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. [1913 Webster] {A speaking acquaintance}, a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • speaking — speak·ing adj: addressing matters not set forth in the pleadings a speaking demurrer a speaking motion Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. speaking …   Law dictionary

  • speaking — [spē′kiŋ] adj. 1. that speaks or seems to speak; expressive; eloquent; vivid [a speaking likeness] 2. used in or for speech 3. allowing or admitting of speech [within speaking range] n. 1. the act or art of a person who speaks 2. that which is… …   English World dictionary

  • speaking — ► ADJECTIVE 1) used for or engaged in speech. 2) able to communicate in a specified language. ● on speaking terms Cf. ↑on speaking terms …   English terms dictionary

  • speaking of — spoken phrase used for introducing something new that you are going to say relating to a subject that someone has just mentioned Speaking of money, have we paid our credit card bills yet? Thesaurus: ways of adding extra informationsynonym… …   Useful english dictionary

  • speaking as — (someone) with the experience of this type of person. What would you like to see happen, speaking as a someone who has lived in the area for a long time? …   New idioms dictionary

  • speaking of — (something) related to the subject being discussed. Casey is at a birthday party – speaking of birthdays, Abe s is Friday. Usage notes: used to introduce a slightly different subject …   New idioms dictionary

  • Speaking — Speak ing, n. 1. The act of uttering words. [1913 Webster] 2. Public declamation; oratory. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • speaking — n. & adj. n. the act or an instance of uttering words etc. adj. 1 that speaks; capable of articulate speech. 2 (of a portrait) lifelike; true to its subject (a speaking likeness). 3 (in comb.) speaking or capable of speaking a specified foreign… …   Useful english dictionary

  • speaking — speakingly, adv. speakingness, n. /spee king/, n. 1. the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks. 2. speakings, literary works composed for recitation, as ancient bardic poetry; oral literature. adj. 3. that speaks. 4. used in, suited …   Universalium

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