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speaking noun an act, instance or the process of saying something. adj 1 able to produce speech • a speaking teddy bear. 2 from or with regard to a specified point of view • Roughly speaking, the total cost will be about £100. 3 in compounds having the ability to speak (a particular language) • Brazil is a Portuguese-speaking country. 4 said of a portrait, etc: characterized by having a striking resemblance to its subject. be on speaking terms to be sufficiently friendly or familiar to hold a conversation.

speaking noun an act, instance or the process of saying something. adj 1 able to produce speech • a speaking teddy bear. 2 from or with regard to a specified point of view • Roughly speaking, the total cost will be about £100. 3 in compounds having the ability to speak (a particular language) • Brazil is a Portuguese-speaking country. 4 said of a portrait, etc: characterized by having a striking resemblance to its subject. be on speaking terms to be sufficiently friendly or familiar to hold a conversation.

speaking noun an act, instance or the process of saying something. adj 1 able to produce speech • a speaking teddy bear. 2 from or with regard to a specified point of view • Roughly speaking, the total cost will be about £100. 3 in compounds having the ability to speak (a particular language) • Brazil is a Portuguese-speaking country. 4 said of a portrait, etc: characterized by having a striking resemblance to its subject. be on speaking terms to be sufficiently friendly or familiar to hold a conversation.