(1):
(n.) The formal statement, or setting forth, of some matter of fact in any deed or writing in order to explain the reasons on which the transaction is founded; the statement of matter in pleading introductory to some positive allegation.
(2):
(n.) A telling in detail and due order of the particulars of anything, as of a law, an adventure, or a series of events; narration.
(3):
(n.) That which is recited; a story; a narration.
(4):
(n.) A vocal or instrumental performance by one person; - distinguished from concert; as, a song recital; an organ, piano, or violin recital.
(5):
(n.) The act of reciting; the repetition of the words of another, or of a document; rehearsal; as, the recital of testimony.