viva

/'vi:və/
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viva

The student passes her viva with a confident presentation.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An oral examination: A test or formal questioning conducted through spoken communication, typically as part of an academic assessment, where a candidate answers questions verbally rather than in writing.
Usage
  • The word "viva" is primarily used in British and Commonwealth academic contexts. It is a short form of "viva voce." It refers specifically to an oral examination, most commonly for a postgraduate thesis or dissertation defense.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • She was nervous about her PhD viva.
    • The professor asked challenging questions during the viva.
    • Passing the viva is the final step to earning the degree.
Advanced Usage
  • "viva voce": This is the full Latin phrase from which "viva" is derived, meaning "with the living voice." It is used interchangeably with "viva" to mean an oral examination.
    • He defended his research in a viva voce.
Variants and Related Words
  • Viva voce (n. & adv.): As a noun, it means an oral examination. As an adverb, it means "by word of mouth" or "orally."
    • The evidence was presented viva voce. (adverb)
Synonyms
  • Oral exam: A test conducted by spoken questions and answers.
  • Oral defense: A formal presentation and defense of a thesis or research.
Related Phrases
  • Viva examination: Another term for an oral exam.
    • The viva examination lasted for two hours.
viva

The student passes her viva with a confident presentation.

Noun
  1. an examination conducted by spoken communication

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