speaking
speak-ing
noun
The act or process of expressing thoughts or ideas verbally.
"Public speaking requires confidence."
verb
Uttering words or communicating verbally; expressing thoughts aloud.
"She is speaking on the telephone."
adjective
Able to speak; used to describe something that can talk or express.
"A speaking doll said 'hello'."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: speech production, oral presentation, speechmaking, public speaking, speech-endowed, articulate