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The definition of an utterance is a statement, especially one made verbally or out-loud.

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An example of anutterance is something that is said after accepting an award.

See utterance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of uttering, or expressing by voice
the power or style of speaking
that which is uttered; esp., a word or words uttered, whether written or spoken

Origin: ME: see utter & -ance

noun

Obsolete the utmost, or last, extremity; i.e., death

Origin: ME, altered (infl. by utter) < MFr outrance: see outrance

See utterance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The act of uttering; vocal expression.
b. The power of speaking; speech: as long as I have utterance.
c. A manner of speaking: argued with forceful utterance.
Something uttered or expressed; a statement.

noun

The uttermost end or extremity; the bitter end.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French outrance

Origin: , from outrer, to go beyond limits

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *ultrāre

Origin: , from Latin ultrā, beyond; see al-¹ in Indo-European roots

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