viva voce

• Aus dem Lateinischen stammende Wendung mit der Bedeutung „mit lebendiger Stimme“, die eine mündliche Prüfung bezeichnet, besonders im akademischen Bereich, oder allgemein mündliche statt schriftliche Kommunikation.

A Latin phrase meaning 'by live voice,' used to describe an oral examination, especially in academic contexts, or to refer to spoken rather than written communication.

1. C1formalbritish

   An oral examination, typically for a degree or qualification, where the candidate is questioned verbally.

   Mündliche Prüfung

   • She passed her PhD viva voce with distinction.
   • The viva voce is the final step in the doctoral process.
   • He prepared extensively for his viva voce defense.