recitation

noun
UK: /ˌresɪˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌresɪˈteɪʃən/

  1. The act of saying something aloud from memory, or reading something aloud in a formal way.

    1. The recitation was part of the ceremony.
    2. The student's recitation of the poem earned applause for its impressive delivery.

  2. A performance of reciting a poem or other piece of writing, especially to an audience.

    1. She gave a beautiful recitation of Shakespeare's sonnet.
    2. The annual school recitation contest showcases the students' public speaking abilities.

  3. Detailed account or enumeration.

    1. His recitation of all the facts bored us.
    2. The lawyer's recitation of the evidence was designed to influence the jury.

Synonyms

reading enumeration performance account delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recitation" in English means: The act of saying something aloud from memory, or reading something aloud in a formal way., A performance of reciting a poem or other piece of writing, especially to an audience., Detailed account or enumeration..

The phonetic transcription of "recitation" is /ˌresɪˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌresɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recitation": reading, enumeration, performance, account, delivery.

Example usage of "recitation": "The recitation was part of the ceremony.". More examples on the page.