Term: utterance





utterance (noun) /ˈʌt.ər.əns/
Similar to: spoken sentence; remark; statement; expression
Definition: a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.
Translation: izteikums, izteiktais vārds, runa
Examples: “The politician’s every utterance was analyzed by the media.” “In linguistics, an utterance is any unit of spoken language.” “She sat in silence, not giving utterance to her thoughts.”

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
utterance (noun)
archaic the last extremity - bitter end
utterance (noun)
1.
something - uttered , especially an oral or written statement a stated or published expression
2.
vocal expression - speech
3.
power, style, or manner of speaking
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
utterance (noun)
1.
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
SYNONYMS:
articulation, formulation, phrasing, statement, utterance, verbalism, voice, wording
RELATED WORDS:
outlet, vent; observation, reflection, remark, thought; speech, tongue
utterance (noun)
2.
something that is said
SYNONYMS:
statement, utterance
RELATED WORDS:
communication, message; announcement, declamation, declaration, manifesto, proclamation, pronouncement; verbalization, vocalization
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