ˌresəˈtāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French recitation, from Latin recitation-, recitatio, from recitatus (past participle of recitare to recite) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of enumeration : detailing
explanation in this type of philosophy consists of a recitation of relevant events — L.A.White
2. : the act or an instance of reading or repeating aloud especially before an audience
a recitation of the rosary at 8 P.M. Sunday — Springfield (Massachusetts) Daily News
the program consisted usually of a serious play, followed by songs, recitations, tableaux — American Guide Series: Ind.
3.
a. : a school exercise in which students in a class or course reply orally to questions on subject matter previously taught or assigned
poor recitations in history
b. : a regularly scheduled class period or course session
only ten recitations a week