ˈviva-voce,v. [f. viva-voce n.] trans. To subject to a viva voce examination; to examine orally. Freq. abbrev. viva v. 1880W. W. R. B[all]Orig. & Hist.Math. Tripos 11 Every candidate was liable to be taken aside to be vivâ-voced by any M.A. who wished to do so.