recitation
noun
rec·i·ta·tion
ˌre-sə-ˈtā-shən 
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
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Foods of symbolic significance are consumed, while prayers and traditional recitations are performed.
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Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
Philpott’s recitation of the allegations drew muffled sobs from the audience in the packed courtroom, most of whom were there in support of the victims and their families.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
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Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
Philpott’s recitation of the allegations drew muffled sobs from the audience in the packed courtroom, most of whom were there in support of the victims and their families.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
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recitation
noun
rec·i·ta·tion
ˌres-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: a complete telling or listing of something
2
: the act or an instance of reading or repeating aloud especially before an audience
3
: a student's oral reply to questions
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