Meaning of the word recitation in English

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recitation

US /ˌres.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌres.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the act of reciting or repeating something from memory, especially a poem or passage

Example:
Her recitation of the poem was flawless.
The students prepared for their daily Quran recitation.
2.

a class or session in which students recite or discuss material previously covered in lectures

Example:
I have a math recitation every Tuesday.
The professor held an extra recitation for difficult topics.
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