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recitation

/ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/

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noun

The act of publicly reciting something previously memorized.

Examples :

"The student's excellent recitation of the poem earned her a good grade in English class. "

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noun

The material recited.

Examples :

"The recitation of the poem was quite impressive, showcasing the student's mastery of the material. "

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noun

A regularly scheduled class, in a school, in which discussion occurs of the material covered in a parallel lecture.

Examples :

""My physics course has both lectures and a weekly recitation where we can ask questions about the concepts explained in the lecture." "

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noun

(music) A part of a song's lyrics that is spoken rather than sung.

Examples :

"During the karaoke night, the singer paused and did a brief recitation of the song's opening lines, before launching into the sung part. "

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