recitation
noun
rec·i·ta·tion
ˌre-sə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: the act of enumerating
a recitation of relevant details
2
: the act or an instance of reading or repeating aloud especially publicly
3
a
: a student's oral reply to questions
b
: a class period especially in association with and for review of a lecture
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But the documentary constitutes much more than a recitation of Ride’s credentials.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
The evening would end with additional recitations of Burns’ poems and songs, culminating in a group singing of Auld Lange Syne.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
So get ready for this stock response to be followed by a lengthy recitation of names, including several of whom have no chance short of a meteor strike of making the team.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
The evening would end with additional recitations of Burns’ poems and songs, culminating in a group singing of Auld Lange Syne.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
So get ready for this stock response to be followed by a lengthy recitation of names, including several of whom have no chance short of a meteor strike of making the team.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Michael Almereyda & Courtney Stephens; 2025; USA; 89 min
An archival recitation of John C. Lilly’s controversial scientific legacy tells a tale of animal
experimentation, counterculture, and human consciousness.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Recitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recitation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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recitation
noun
rec·i·ta·tion
ˌres-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: a complete telling or listing of something
2
: the act or an instance of reading or repeating aloud especially before an audience
3
: a student's oral reply to questions
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