Is speaking a noun or verb?

"Speaking" can be both a noun and a verb, depending on how it's used in a sentence.

Here's how:

Noun:

* "The speaking was clear and concise." (Here, "speaking" refers to the act of speaking itself, making it a noun.)

Verb:

* "She is speaking to the audience." (Here, "speaking" describes the action of talking, making it a verb.)

The context of the sentence will determine whether "speaking" is a noun or a verb.