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There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking.
Jean de la Bruyere

Meaning of "public speaking" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

public speaking play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

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Public speaking is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PUBLIC SPEAKING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

public speaking

Public speaking

Public speaking is the process and act of speaking or giving a lecture to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain a listening audience. Public speaking is commonly understood as face-to-face speaking between individuals and an audience for the purpose of communication. It is closely allied to "presenting", although the latter is more often associated with commercial activity. Most of the time, public speaking is to persuade the audience.

Definition of public speaking in the English dictionary

The definition of public speaking in the dictionary is the art or practice of making speeches to large audiences.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PUBLIC SPEAKING

public relations exercise
public relations officer
public school
public schoolboy
public sector
public sector borrowing
public sector borrowing requirement
public servant
public service
public service broadcasting
public service vehicle
public speaker
public spending
public spirit
public television
public transport
public utility
public weal
public welfare
public works

WORDS THAT END LIKE PUBLIC SPEAKING

baking
banking
braking
breaking
breathtaking
decision-making
English-speaking
freaking
heartbreaking
homemaking
in a manner of speaking
in the making
making
matchmaking
record-breaking
sneaking
soaking
speaking
taking
undertaking
waking

Synonyms and antonyms of public speaking in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «public speaking» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

Find out the translation of public speaking to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of public speaking from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «public speaking» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

公开演讲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hablar en público
570 millions of speakers

English

public speaking
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सार्वजनिक बोल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخطابة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ораторское
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

falar em público
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জনসাধারনের বক্তব্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

art oratoire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pengucapan awam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

öffentlich zu sprechen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

演説
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대중 연설
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Public speaking
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nói trước công chúng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொது பேச்சு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सार्वजनिक चर्चा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

topluluk önünde konuşma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parlare in pubblico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wystąpień publicznych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ораторське
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vorbitul in public
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δημόσια ομιλία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

redenaars
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

att tala inför publik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

offentlige taler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of public speaking

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PUBLIC SPEAKING»

The term «public speaking» is very widely used and occupies the 20.780 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PUBLIC SPEAKING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about public speaking

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10 QUOTES WITH «PUBLIC SPEAKING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word public speaking.
1
Nicholson Baker
I blush easily. I have difficulty meeting people's eye, difficulty with public speaking, the normal afflictions of the shy, but not to a paralysing degree.
2
Jean de la Bruyere
There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking.
3
David D. Burns
Powerful new drug-free treatments have been developed for depression and for every conceivable type of anxiety, such as chronic worrying, shyness, public speaking anxiety, test anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks. The goal of the treatment is not just partial improvement but full recovery.
4
Gary Clark, Jr.
I failed public speaking in grade school, 'cause I was so nervous and scared.
5
Kelly Clarkson
When I went to Los Angeles right after high school, I got some acting jobs, and I never, ever wanted to be an actress! public speaking and acting make me want to vomit. But I have never been nervous singing. When it comes to public speaking, I stumble on my words, sweat, and pull at my clothes.
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Hillary Clinton
If you're not comfortable with public speaking - and nobody starts out comfortable; you have to learn how to be comfortable - practice. I cannot overstate the importance of practicing. Get some close friends or family members to help evaluate you, or somebody at work that you trust.
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Warwick Davis
I do a lot of public speaking and presentations and I'll always start with a self-deprecating joke to make everybody feel comfortable with my size because there can be hang-ups and anxieties.
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Jane Fonda
People think actresses find public speaking easy, and it's not easy at all; we're used to hiding behind masks.
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Kevin James
I took a public speaking class in college and managed to make the class laugh a little bit.
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Mimi Kennedy
For many years, I didn't even like the idea of doing a one-person play. public speaking got me past that. I've always been good at public speaking, but I never really enjoyed it. Then I started to really enjoy it, and that's made all the difference.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PUBLIC SPEAKING»

Discover the use of public speaking in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to public speaking and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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How to Develop Self-Confidence And Influence People
In this book, Dale Carnegie shows you how to - develop poise, gain self-confidence, improve your memory, make your meaning clear, begin and end a talk, interest and charm your audience, improve your diction and win an argument without ...
Dale Carnegie, 1956
2
How to Be Brilliant at Public Speaking: Any audience. Any ...
Anyone can learn to speak in public. This book will show you how even you can do it brilliantly.
Sarah Lloyd-Hughes, 2012
3
Magic of Public Speaking: A Complete System to Become a ...
You will receive the exact steps needed to create a speech that will keep your audience on the edge of their seats. The book is easy to follow, entertaining to read and uses many examples from real speeches.
Andrii Sedniev, 2012
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Public Speaking For Dummies
Have no fear! Use this friendly guide as your personal arsenal of tools to overcome stage fright and build a rapport with your audience.
Malcolm Kushner, 2010
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Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business, 1913
1913. A movement for adult education is sweeping over the nation today; and the most spectacular force in that movement in Dale Carnegie, a man who has listened to and criticized more talks by adults than has any other man in captivity.
Dale Carnegie, 2003
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Public Speaking: Concepts and Skills for a Diverse Society: ...
"With this best-selling book, author Clella Jaffa helps you to understand the concepts and develop the skills that will make you a successful public speaker.
Clella Iles Jaffe, 2006
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An Essential Guide to Public Speaking: Serving Your Audience ...
Filled with helpful sidebars, checklists, and tips, this is a book for any person who wishes to improve his or her public speaking skills.
Quentin J. Schultze, 2006
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Invitation to Public Speaking
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Cindy Griffin, 2011
9
The Art of Public Speaking
For students, the book brings the art of public speaking to life by providing a steady stream of vivid and illustrative examples and by patiently teaching the theory and practice of rhetoric by well-chosen examples.
Stephen Lucas, 2003
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Public Speaking: Concepts and Skills for a Diverse Society
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Clella Jaffe, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PUBLIC SPEAKING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term public speaking is used in the context of the following news items.
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7 science-backed strategies for getting over your fear of public
Some of the most successful people in the world have struggled to overcome their resistance to public speaking. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson says he ... «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»
2
The ultimate guide to becoming an excellent public speaker
Most people dread public speaking and avoid it at all costs. But it's a great skill to have and hone, since almost every job requires at least some of it. In fact, the ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
3
How to Use Public Speaking Skills at Work
When it comes down to it, public speaking is not an easy skill. Some people are naturally good at it, and others have to work at it. That's why there are ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jun 15»
4
Eastern SD 4-H Members Eligible For Public Speaking Contest
The annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest at the Sioux Empire Fair is taking applications from club members from more than 40 eastern South Dakota counties. «KELOLAND TV, Jun 15»
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How speaking in public made me a better entrepreneur
Public speaking has been my kryptonite for a very long time now. The first time I ever spoke in public, I suffered a severe anxiety attack. It was an awful ... «The Globe and Mail, May 15»
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Malcolm X's Public Speaking Power
He was one of the all-time great public speakers. And while Malcolm X may have had a natural leaning toward dramatic interpretation, for him public speaking ... «NPR, Feb 15»
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Seven tips to become a more confident public speaker
I never intended to get involved in public speaking, and then my life took a dramatic turn: I was out of a job and struggling to make ends meet as an entrepreneur. «The Globe and Mail, Feb 15»
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Best Advice: Terrified of Public Speaking? This Is How I Learned to …
As soon as I “book” a public speaking opportunity, I examine where it falls relative to pre-planned hair, nail and other “beauty maintenance” appointments. «Pulse, Feb 15»
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Tips on how to be a better public speaker
Far from shying away from them, public speaking coach Cam Barber suggests turning tradition on its head and viewing the practice in a new light and allowing ... «NEWS.com.au, Dec 14»
10
You Had Me at Hello: 5 Steps to Superhero Public Speaking Status
Did you know that the number one fear other than death is public speaking? Yes, some of you would rather die than speak in front of a group of people (#drastic) ... «Huffington Post, Nov 14»

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