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Pronunciation: [ɛkstˈɛmpɔːɹˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Extemporising is the act of improvising or delivering a speech or performance without prior preparation. There are many synonyms for this term, including ad-libbing, improvising, winging it, impromptu speaking, speaking off the cuff, and thinking on one's feet. Other similar terms could include extemporaneous speaking or unscripted performances. These words all convey the idea of being able to adapt to unexpected situations and speak or perform in a spontaneous, creative way. Practicing extemporising techniques can help people become better communicators and performers, increasing their confidence and ability to think on their feet.
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Armed with a note-book in which he had written down the list of facts to be taught, he read it out to the pupils, sometimes making a pretence of extemporising; this was the "lesson," the corner-stone of historical instruction.
"Introduction to the Study of History"
Charles V. Langlois Charles Seignobos
Some of the party drifted in from the terrace outside as Sandy's long, boyish fingers began to move capably over the keys, extemporising delightfully.
"The Moon out of Reach"
Margaret Pedler

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  • Unlike the current occupant of the White House, he has no difficulty in orally extemporising a series of grammatical English sentences, each containing a main verb.
    Boris Johnson

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