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word of mouth

word of mouth In this historical educational context, word of mouth means instruction given orally rather than in writing.

In this historical educational context, word of mouth means instruction given orally rather than in writing. It refers to teaching conveyed through spoken questions and answers.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Catechetical Method (in education)” (Catechetical Method (in education)).
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