recitation in WordNet English dictionary

1. a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study
   course session  class period  recitation 
   
2. systematic training by multiple repetitions
   "practice makes perfect"
   exercise  practice  drill  practice session  recitation 
   
3. a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
   "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems"
   recitation  recital  reading 
   
4. written matter that is recited from memory
   recitation