definition of
[recitation]

[1] #1 recitation n. written matter that is recited from memory. wn

[2] #2 recitation n. [recital, reading] a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance; "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems". wn

[3] #3 recitation n. [course session, class period] a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study. wn

[4] #4 recitation n. [exercise, practice, drill, practice session] systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect". wn