Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
viva-voce
noun
/ˌviːvəˈvoʊsi/
Definition
A Latin term meaning ‘by live voice’ used to refer to an oral examination or presentation.
Examples
- The candidate was nervous before the viva-voce but managed to present his thesis confidently.
- The university requires students to complete a viva-voce as part of their degree requirements.
- During the viva-voce, the panel asked critical questions about her research methodology.
Meaning
The term ‘viva-voce’ typically describes a situation where someone is evaluated or tested through spoken answers rather than written responses. It is often used in academic contexts, particularly for oral exams or defenses of a thesis.
Synonyms
- oral examination
- oral test
- verbal assessment
