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rec·i·ta·tion
 recitation
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- pronunciation:
- re
sih
teI
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
reciting in public.
The poet's recitation of his most recent works was well-received by the audience. |
| definition 2: |
a session of a class or course for exercising students' memory of material that has been previously studied.
The French teacher always makes time for recitation in the second half of the class. |
| definition 3: |
oral reporting from memory of facts, quotes, summaries, or the like.
The meeting began with a recitation of the past quarter's sales figures.Many passengers ignore the flight attendant's recitation of safety features on the aircraft.- similar words:
- account, narration, recital
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| related words: |
monologue |
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