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drill vs recitation

recitation vs drill

drill and recitation both are nouns.

drill is a verb but recitation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drill Yes No Yes No
recitation Yes No No No
As nouns, drill and recitation are synonyms defined as:
  • drill and recitation: systematic training by multiple repetitions
Other synonyms of drill include exercise, practice, practice session.
drill (noun) recitation (noun)
systematic training by multiple repetitions systematic training by multiple repetitions
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study
similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows) written matter that is recited from memory
drill (verb) recitation (verb)
learn by repetition
teach by repetition
train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
undergo military training or do military exercises
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
Difference between drill and recitation

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