Definitions

1. noun

a performance of a literary work, especially a play or a poem

“The students gave a beautiful recit of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.”

2. verb

to give a recit of (a literary work)

“The actor recited the lines from the play during the audition.”

3. verb

to give an account or explanation of (something)

“The teacher asked the student to recit the steps involved in the experiment.”

4. noun

a statement or declaration, especially a formal one

“The company issued a recit to address the concerns of its investors.”