LECTURE

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/

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Definition

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/

noun

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
“During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture.”
(by extension) a class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1) [usually at college or university]
“Lecture notes are online.”
A berating or scolding.
“I really don't want you to give me a lecture about my bad eating habits.”
The act of reading.
“the lecture of Holy Scripture”

verb

To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
“The professor lectured to two classes this morning.”
To preach, to berate, to scold.
“Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight.”