Recitation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance; "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Written matter that is recited from memory.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The student's recitation of the poem was flawless, with every word and inflection perfectly memorized.
- The actor's recitation of the monologue brought the audience to its feet with applause.
- The teacher asked the class to practice their recitation of the multiplication tables every day.
- The priest's recitation of the prayer was a soothing balm to the grieving family.
- The child's recitation of the nursery rhyme was adorable, with hand gestures and facial expressions adding to the charm.
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Meaning 4
A regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.