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extemporization

/ɛksˌtɛmpərɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does extemporization mean?

noun

The act of speaking or writing without preparation, often in a fluent and natural way. The ability to think and express oneself quickly and effectively in response to a situation.

Example

"The comedian's extemporization of a joke about the audience's t-shirt caught everyone off guard and left them in stitches."

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