lecture >> ˈlɛktʃə
Definition: [noun] an educational talk to an audience, especially one of students in a university.
Example: in each course there are supporting lectures and tutorials
Definition: [noun] a long serious speech, especially one given as a scolding or reprimand.
Example: the usual lecture on table manners
Definition: [verb] deliver an educational lecture or lectures.
Example: he was lecturing at the University of Birmingham
Definition: [verb] talk seriously or reprovingly to (someone).
Example: I do not wish to be lectured about smoking