Lec"ture (-t&usl;r; 135), n. [F. lecture, LL. lectura, fr. L. legere, lectum, to read. See Legend.] 1. The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture. [Obs.]

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

3. A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.

4. (Eng. Universities) A rehearsal of a lesson.

Lec"ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lectured (-t&usl;rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Lecturing.] 1. To read or deliver a lecture to.

2. To reprove formally and with authority.

Lec"ture, v. i. To deliver a lecture or lectures.

• A lesson given usually by a professor (expert) to students (beginners.)
  
• To teach, by giving a speech on a given topic.