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- Dictionarylecture/ˈlɛktʃə/
noun
- 1. an educational talk to an audience, especially one of students in a university: "in each course there are supporting lectures and tutorials" Similar
- 2. a long serious speech, especially one given as a scolding or reprimand: "the usual lecture on table manners" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. deliver an educational lecture or lectures: "he was lecturing at the University of Birmingham" Similar
- 2. talk seriously or reprovingly to (someone): "I do not wish to be lectured about smoking" Similar
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LECTURE definition: 1. a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students: 2. an angry…. Learn more.
A lecture is a talk that someone gives in order to teach people about a particular subject, usually at a university. We attended a lecture at the university. American English : lecture / ˈlɛktʃər /
The meaning of LECTURE is a discourse given before an audience or class especially for instruction. How to use lecture in a sentence.
a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject: a lecture on Picasso's paintings. Synonyms: discourse, paper, talk, address. a speech of warning or reproof as to conduct; a long, tedious reprimand.
Definition of lecture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A lecture is most often used to describe a method of teaching, particularly popular in college, where professors give organized talks as lessons to large groups of students. It is not quite as positive when children level the term at their parents — "Don't lecture me!" — for criticizing their clothes, their friends or their music.
Definition of lecture verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
lecture. A lecture is a talk someone gives in order to teach people about a particular subject, usually at a university or college. ...a series of lectures by Professor Eric Robinson. If you lecture on a particular subject, you give a lecture or a series of lectures about it.
Definition of lecture noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students: We went to a lecture on Italian art. Who's giving the lecture this afternoon? Compare. seminar. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. a talk. talk She will give a talk on keeping kids safe on the internet.
