Definition of recitations Recitations

/ɹɛˌsɪtejˈʃʌnz/ - [resiteyshunz] -

We found 3 definitions of recitations from 2 different sources.

What does recitations mean?

Wiktionary

recitations (Noun)
Plural of recitation.

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recitations, noun, plural of recitation.

WordNet

Noun Plural: recitations
recitation - a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance; "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems"
		recital, reading
		oral presentation, public speaking, speechmaking, speaking delivering an address to a public audience; "people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking"
recitation - written matter that is recited from memory
		matter that which has mass and occupies space; "physicists study both the nature of matter and the forces which govern it"
recitation - systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
		exercise, practice, drill, practice session
		grooming, training, preparation activity leading to skilled behavior
		fire drill an exercise intended to train people in duties and escape procedures to be followed in case of fire
		manual of arms, manual (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
		military drill training in marching and the use of weapons
		rehearsal (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory
		dry run, rehearsal (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory
		brushup, review practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
		scrimmage (American football) practice play between a football team's squads
		shadowboxing sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
recitation - a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study
		course session, class period
		session a meeting devoted to a particular activity; "a filming session"; "a gossip session"

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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

recitation (n.)
The act of reciting; rehearsal; repetition of words or sentences.
recitation (n.)
The delivery before an audience of something committed to memory, especially as an elocutionary exhibition; also, that which is so delivered.
recitation (n.)
The rehearsal of a lesson by pupils before their instructor.