viva voce
The term "viva voce" is Latin for "with living voice" and is used to describe spoken communication, particularly in formal settings like exams and testimonies.
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Definition
C1Academia
(formal, academic)An oral examination or defense of a thesis where students are questioned verbally.
Example
- She passed her viva voce with flying colors and earned her doctorate.
- The viva voce is often the final step in obtaining a PhD.
C1Law
(technical, legal)Providing evidence or testimony orally, rather than in writing.
Example
- The witness gave his testimony viva voce in the courtroom.
- Viva voce evidence can be crucial in a trial.
B2General
(formal)Communicating or transmitting information through spoken words.
Example
- The instructions were given viva voce during the meeting.
- The decision was made via a viva voce vote.
Similar
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