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speakings

speakings is the plural of speaking.

Meaning of speaking

Noun

speaking (countable and uncountable, plural speakings)

  1. One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
    • I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.
  2. The act of communicating vocally.
    • Sometimes, a brawl would erupt, as a result, but, in general, public speakings were peaceful events and essential ingredients for election to office.2011, Jimmie W. Greene, Samuel D. Perry, Bridge Builder, page 50
  3. A speaking exercise or exam.
  4. An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

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What is speakings the plural of?
Speakings is the plural of speaking.

Words near speakings in the dictionary

  1. speaking well of
  2. speaking with a forked tongue
  3. speaking with tongues
  4. speakingly
  5. speakingness
  6. speakings
  7. Speakman
  8. Speakmans
  9. speako
  10. speakos
  11. speakout

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