About The Word Recitation
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Recitation
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What's The Definition Of Recitation?
[n] systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
[n] a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study [n] a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance; "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems" [n] written matter that is recited from memory Synonyms | Synonyms for Recitation: class period | course session | drill | exercise | practice | practice session | reading | recital Related Terms | Find terms related to Recitation: See Also | brushup | class | course | course of instruction | course of study | declamation | dry run | fire drill | grooming | manual | manual of arms | matter | military drill | oral presentation | preparation | public speaking | rehearsal | review | run through | scrimmage | session | shadowboxing | speaking | speechmaking | target practice | training Recitation In Webster's Dictionary \Rec`i*ta"tion\, n. [L. recitatio: cf. F.
r['e]citation. See {Recite}.]
1. The act of reciting; rehearsal; repetition of words or
sentences. --Hammond.
2. The delivery before an audience of something committed to
memory, especially as an elocutionary exhibition; also,
that which is so delivered.
3. (Colleges and Schools) The rehearsal of a lesson by pupils
before their instructor.
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