Pronunciation: /ˈɔrəl/
noun a spoken examination or test
A1 I have an oral exam tomorrow.
A2 He prefers oral communication over written.
B1 The doctor recommended an oral medication for my sore throat.
B2 The lawyer presented an oral argument in court.
C1 The professor's oral presentation was well-received by the audience.
C2 The oral tradition of storytelling has been passed down for generations.
adjective relating to the mouth or spoken rather than written
A1 She prefers oral communication over written messages.
A2 The doctor asked the patient to describe their symptoms using oral language.
B1 The students had to give an oral presentation in front of the class.
B2 The company requires all employees to undergo annual oral evaluations.
C1 The lawyer's oral argument was so persuasive that the jury ruled in favor of his client.
C2 The professor's oral history course was renowned for its in-depth analysis of primary sources.
formal The doctor recommended an oral medication to treat the infection.
informal I prefer oral presentations over written reports.
slang She's really good at giving oral exams.
figurative His oral skills in negotiation are unmatched.
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