- recitation - written matter that is recited from memory
--1 is a kind of matter
--1 has particulars: declamationDerived form: verb recite2 - recitation, 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"
--2 is a kind of public speaking, speechmaking, speaking, oral presentation
Derived forms: verb recite3, verb recite1 - course session, class period, recitation - a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study
--3 is a kind of session
--3 is a part of course, course of study, course of instruction, class - exercise, practice, drill, practice session, recitation - systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
--4 is a kind of training, preparation, grooming
--4 has particulars:fire drill; manual of arms, manual; military drill; rehearsal; rehearsal, dry run; review, brushup; scrimmage; shadowboxing; target practice