Lecture

The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture.

A discourse on any subject; especially, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; sometimes, a familiar discourse, in contrast with a sermon.

A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.

A rehearsal of a lesson.

To read or deliver a lecture to.

To reprove formally and with authority.

To deliver a lecture or lectures.

a speech that is open to the public; "he attended a lecture on telecommunications"

a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"