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lecture

The correct spelling is lecture.

How to pronounce lecture

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/
noun

IPA: /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/

Say it like: Lec-che-r

The correct spelling is lecture. A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group. For example: "During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."

Usage Examples

During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture.

Lecture notes are online.

I really don't want you to give me a lecture about my bad eating habits.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
  2. 2.(by extension) a class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1) [usually at college or university]
  3. 3.A berating or scolding.
  4. 4.The act of reading.

verb

  1. 1.To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
  2. 2.To preach, to berate, to scold.

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