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recitation

/rɪˈsɪtʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does recitation mean?

noun

The act of reciting or the words recited, especially in a formal or ritualistic manner. A public reading or performance of a text, such as a poem or a passage from a book.

Example

"The student's recitation of the poem was flawless and earned her an A."

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