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Vocalization

/ˌvoʊ.kə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The act or process of producing sounds with the voice.

    "The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience."
  2. 2

    A sound produced by an animal, especially a bird, as a form of communication.

    "The vocalization of the bird was a clear sign of its presence."

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The term 'vocalization' originates from the Latin word 'vocalis', meaning 'vocal' or 'of the voice', which evolved through Middle English. The concept has shifted from simply referring to the act of producing sound to encompassing various forms of sound production in both human and animal communication.

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