English Reference
Noun

lecturing

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɫɛktʃɝɪŋ/ UK /lˈɛktʃəɹɪŋ/ lec·tur·ing

n.the job or activity of giving formal talks to students at a college or university. It can also mean talking to someone in a way that makes them feel like a child.

n.the professional activity of delivering formal educational presentations to university students. Often carries a negative connotation when describing a patronising or overly critical style of communication.


SIMPLE

She enjoys lecturing at the local university.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of research, he transitioned into lecturing to share his findings with the next generation of scientists.

COMPLEX

While her primary role involves lecturing on medieval history, she also dedicates significant time to archival research and peer-reviewing academic journals.

Usage

Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the profession or the act of speaking; takes a singular verb.

Lecturing by an AI rather than by a human is less common, at least at the moment, but it is starting to appear.

Phys.org· 8 Sept 2026

In my 300-person course with pre-med students, I no longer only teach through lecturing.

The Conversation· 31 Jul 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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