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RECITATION

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There are 4 meanings of the word Recitation.

Recitation - as a noun

Written matter that is recited from memory

A public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance

Example: "The program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reading9recital9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
oral presentationpublic speakingspeaking15speechmaking26
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
class periodcourse session

Systematic training by multiple repetitions

Example: "Practice makes perfect"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drill6exercise17practice14practice session
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grooming12preparation15training9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She prepared for her recitation by practicing repeatedly."
"The student's recitation was flawless and garnered applause from the audience."
"In the poetry recitation competition, she took home first prize."
"During the history class, the teacher asked for a recitation of the Declaration of Independence."
"The children gathered around their grandfather as he gave a heartfelt recitation of a classic story."
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Word Game Points

Is RECITATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recitation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECITATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RECITATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recitation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECITATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RECITATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recitation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECITATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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