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