- rec|la|ma|tion
- rec|la|ma|tion «REHK luh MAY shuhn», noun.1. the act or process of reclaiming or state of being reclaimed; restoration to a useful, good condition: »
the reclamation of deserts by irrigation.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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rec|re|a|tion — «REHK ree AY shuhn», noun. play or amusement. Walking, gardening, and reading are quiet forms of recreation. SYNONYM(S): diversion, relaxation. re cre|a|tion «REE kree AY shuhn», noun. 1. the act or process of creating anew: »His re creation of… … Useful english dictionary
rec|i|ta|tion — «REHS uh TAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of reciting; telling of facts in detail. 2. the act of reciting a prepared lesson by pupils before a teacher: »The teacher noted several mistakes in his recitation of the multiplication table of 9. 3. the act … Useful english dictionary
rec|og|ni|tion|al — «REHK uhg NIHSH uhn uhl», adjective. of or having to do with recognition … Useful english dictionary
rec|og|ni|tion — «REHK uhg NIHSH uhn», noun. 1. the act of recognizing; knowing again: »The prince bowed his head in recognition of the emperor s authority. 2. the fact of being recognized: »By a good disguise he escaped recognition. 3. acknowledgment or… … Useful english dictionary
rec|ol|lec|tion — «REHK uh LEHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act or power of recalling to mind: »Recollection of the distant events is difficult. 2. memory; remembrance: »This has been the hottest summer within my recollection. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under memory. (Cf. ↑ … Useful english dictionary
rec|or|da|tion — «REHK uhr DAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of recording. 2. = record. (Cf. ↑record) 3. Obsolete. remembrance. ╂[< Latin recordātiō, ōnis < recordārī; see etym. under record (Cf. ↑record)] … Useful english dictionary
rec|re|a|tion|al — «REHK ree AY shuh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with recreation: »the recreational facilities of the playground … Useful english dictionary
rec|i|ta|tion|ist — «REHS uh TAY shuh nihst», noun. a person who recites poetry or prose before an audience … Useful english dictionary
rec|re|a|tion|ist — «REHK ree AY shuh nihst», noun. a person who is interested or engaged in recreational activities: »There is some fear by recreationists that the oil industry s proposals would spoil beaches (New York Times) … Useful english dictionary
rec·i·ta·tion — /ˌrɛsəˈteıʃən/ noun, pl tions : the act of reciting something: such as a : the act of saying or repeating something out loud for an audience [noncount] the recitation of poetry/prayers [count] a poetry recitation … Useful english dictionary
