ORAL


Meaning of ORAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɔ:rəl ]

( orals)

1.

Oral communication is spoken rather than written.

...the written and oral traditions of ancient cultures.

...an oral agreement.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• oral‧ly

...their ability to present ideas orally and in writing.

ADV : ADV after v

2.

An oral is an examination, especially in a foreign language, that is spoken rather than written.

I spoke privately to the candidate after the oral.

N-COUNT

3.

You use oral to indicate that something is done with a person’s mouth or relates to a person’s mouth.

...good oral hygiene.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• oral‧ly

...antibiotic tablets taken orally.

ADV : usu ADV after v

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