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| 1. | [ noun ] a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance | |
| Synonyms: | reading recital | |
| Examples: | "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems" |
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| Related terms: | public_speaking read declaim | |
| 2. | [ noun ] systematic training by multiple repetitions | |
| Synonyms: | practice exercise practice_session drill | |
| Examples: | "practice makes perfect" |
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| Related terms: | training rehearsal scrimmage target_practice shadowboxing drill fire_drill manual_of_arms review rehearsal drill drill | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study | |
| Synonyms: | course_session class_period | |
| Related terms: | session course | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (writing) written matter that is recited from memory | |
| Related terms: | matter declamation recite | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (education) an instance of a student reciting a lesson that has been learned | |
| Related terms: | lesson | |
| Similar spelling: |
restitution recitative restitute |
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