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Dictionary: rec·i·ta·tion   (rĕs'ĭ-tā'shən) pronunciation
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n.
    1. The act of reciting memorized materials in a public performance.
    2. The material so presented.
    1. Oral delivery of prepared lessons by a pupil.
    2. The class period within which this delivery occurs.

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WordNet: recitation
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The noun has 4 meanings:

Meaning #1: written matter that is recited from memory

Meaning #2: a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
  Synonyms: recital, reading

Meaning #3: a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study
  Synonyms: course session, class period

Meaning #4: systematic training by multiple repetitions
  Synonyms: exercise, practice, drill, practice session

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A recitation is a discussion carried by a teaching assistant (TA) or instructor to supplement a lecture given by a senior faculty at an academic institution. During the recitation, the leader will review the lecture, expand on the concepts, and carry a discussion with the students. In classes involving mathematics and engineering, the recitation is often used to perform derivations or solve problems similar to those assigned to the students.

References

  • Jahandarie, Khosrow (1996) Spoken and Written Discourse: a multi-disciplinary perspective Ablex/Greenwood, Stamford, Connecticut, ISBN 1567504264
  • Warner, Charles Dudley (1899) "School or Entertainment Recitations" Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern J.A. Hill, New York, p. cdlxxx
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