Recitation

n.	1.	The act of reciting; rehearsal; repetition of words or sentences.
	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.

Noun	1.	recitation - written matter that is recited from memory
	2.	recitation - a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance; "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems" Synonyms: recital, reading
	3.	recitation - a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study Synonyms: class period, course session
	4.	recitation - systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect" Synonyms: practice session, practice, drill, exercise

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