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How to pronounce oral in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms unwritten


an oral tradition.
an oral agreement.
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Synonyms buccal


the oral cavity.
the oral mucous membrane.
the oral surface of a starfish.
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Synonyms oral exam, oral examination, viva, viva voce
Type of exam, examination, test
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oral hygiene.
an oral thermometer.
an oral vaccine.

Examples of oral

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Women on oral contraceptives tend to increase fat and decrease lean muscle mass.
From the latimes.com
Nearly 30,000 new cases of oral and oropharyngeal cancer are reported each year.
From the upi.com
Oral agreements don't count for much where the sale of real estate is concerned.
From the dailyherald.com
Diaries and oral history transcripts can let us know a man's thoughts and deeds.
From the online.wsj.com
When oral antibiotics were discontinued, bacteria in the gut returned to normal.
From the sciencedaily.com
There also will be course contests, raffle prizes, and silent and oral auctions.
From the stltoday.com
Ability to work with and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
From the jobview.monster.com
Excellent written and oral communication skills and proven leadership qualities.
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Experience must demonstrate high level of oral and written communication skills.
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More examples
  • An examination conducted by spoken communication
  • Using speech rather than writing; "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"
  • Of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine"
  • Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located; "the oral cavity"; "the oral mucous membrane"; "the oral surface of a starfish"
  • A stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression
  • (orally) (of drugs) through the mouth rather than through injection; by_mouth; "he was administered the drug orally"
  • (orally) by spoken rather than written means; "these stories were transmitted by word of mouth"
  • u00D3rale is a common Spanish interjection in Mexican-American slang and also in all regions of Mexico used commonly as a exclamation expressing approval or encouragement. The term has varying connotations, including an affirmation that something is impressive, an agreement with a statement (akin to "word") or distress...
  • A spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class; A physical examination of the mouth; oral sex; Relating to the mouth; Spoken rather than written