recitation

Noun
  1. Written matter that is recited from memory (synset 107249878)
    is a type of: matter - written works (especially in books or magazines)
  2. A public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance (synset 107249541)
    "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems"
    is a type of: oral presentation, public speaking, speaking, speechmaking - delivering an address to a public audience
    subtypes: declamation - recitation of a speech from memory with studied gestures and intonation as an exercise in elocution or rhetoric
    same as: reading, recital
  3. A regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study (synset 101234811)
    is a type of: session - a meeting devoted to a particular activity
    is a part of: class, course, course of instruction, course of study - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
    same as: class period, course session
  4. Systematic training by multiple repetitions (synset 100896250)
    "practice makes perfect"
    is a type of: grooming, preparation, training - activity leading to skilled behavior
    subtypes:
    • fire drill - an exercise intended to train people in duties and escape procedures to be followed in case of fire
    • manual, manual of arms - (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
    • military drill - training in marching and the use of weapons
    • rehearsal - (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory
    • dry run, rehearsal - a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
    • brushup, review - practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
    • scrimmage - (American football) practice play between a football team's squads
    • shadowboxing - sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
    • target practice - practice in shooting at targets
    same as: drill, exercise, practice, practice session

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