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lipreading

noun
lip·​read·​ing | \ ˈlip-ËŒrÄ“-diÅ‹ How to pronounce lipreading (audio) \

Definition of lipreading

: the interpreting of speech by watching the speaker's lip and facial movements without hearing the voice

Examples of lipreading in a Sentence

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 Of course, this is based on a lipreading, so take it with a grain of salt. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle Reportedly Told Prince Harry She Was "Nervous" During Trooping the Colour," 10 June 2018

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First Known Use of lipreading

1874, in the meaning defined above

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lipreading

noun
lip·​read·​ing | \ -ËŒrÄ“d-iÅ‹ How to pronounce lipreading (audio) \

Medical Definition of lipreading

: the interpreting of spoken words by watching the speaker's lip and facial movements without hearing the voice

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