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Meaning of the word oral in English

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oral

US /ˈɔːr.əl/
UK /ˈɔːr.əl/
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Adjective

1.

relating to the mouth

Example:
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She has good oral hygiene.
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The dentist performed an oral examination.
Synonym:
buccalmouth
2.

spoken rather than written; verbal

Example:
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The instructions were given orally.
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He had to take an oral exam.
Synonym:
written

Noun

1.

an oral examination or test

Example:
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The professor gave him an oral on the history of art.
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I have an oral with my French teacher tomorrow.
Synonym:
vivaoral examspoken test
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