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单词 recitation
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recitation

noun

rec·​i·​ta·​tion ˌre-sə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce recitation (audio)
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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web His introduction is a poetic recitation of his food philosophy. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 While some of the text is a high-minded defense of inalienable rights, much of it is a recitation of historic grievances. Anthony Lydgate, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022 The speech was not just a dark recitation of dangers. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 At Tuesday’s event in Baltimore, the first order of business was a status report from Webb’s commissioning scientist Scott Friedman, delivered like a recitation of a straight-A student’s report card. Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2022 Watch the full Jurassic World Dominion conversation — including Goldblum's full recitation — in the video above. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 9 June 2022 Those followed decisions from the early 1960s against mandatory recitation of a prayer composed by state officials or of Bible verses to open the school day. Jess Bravin, WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022 But the clinics run short on medicine and basic supplies, many schools teach only Quaranic recitation or allow only boys, justice is arbitrated by Sharia law, and there is little Taliban aid to help individuals rebuild. Susannah George, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Earlier that day is the beginning of Akhand Path, a 48-hour recitation of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the religious scripture of Sikhism. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

recitation

noun

rec·​i·​ta·​tion ˌre-sə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce recitation (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of saying something out loud
2
: the act of saying something in a particular order

recitation

noun

as in recital

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • recital
  • repetition
  • litany
  • enumeration
  • narration
  • iteration
  • report
  • list
  • story
  • listing
  • catalog
  • checklist
  • account
  • index
  • inventory
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