Main Entry: rec·i·ta·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌre-sə-ˈtā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

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