Definitions
1.AdjectiveUsed in speaking."one's normal speaking voice"
2.AdjectiveExpressive; eloquent."The sight was more speaking than any speech could be."
3.AdjectiveInvolving speaking."It was her first speaking part: she screamed."
4.AdjectiveHaving the ability of speech."speaking parrot; speaking clock; The English-speaking gentleman gave us directions.; I travel in Russian-speaking countries.; The French-speaking world listened in to the broadcast."
5.AdjectiveHaving competence in a language."The English-speaking gentleman gave us directions.; I travel in Russian-speaking countries.; The French-speaking world listened in to the broadcast."
6.NounOne's ability to communicate vocally in a given language."I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful."
7.NounThe act of communicating vocally.
8.NounA speaking exercise or exam.
9.NounAn oral recitation of e.g. a story.
10.Verbpresent participle and gerund of speak"Who is that speaking? -Hi. This is José García (speaking)."
11.InterjectionIndication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.