(Rec.) A small section usually taken in conjunction with a lecture.

a small discussion and review section

An extension of a specific course; a “review” session of sorts. Because some classes are so large, recitations offer a setting with fewer students where students can ask questions and get help from professors or TAs in a more personalized environment. As a result, it is common for most large lecture classes to be supplemented with recitations.

A small discussion class, usually led by a teaching assistant, that clarifies lecture information and offers individualized attention.

discussion carried by a Teaching Assistant to supplement a lecture given by a senior faculty at an academic institution. During the recitation, TAs will review the lecture, expand on the concepts, and carry a discussion with the students.