A formal, preliminary statement in a deed or writing in order to explain the reasons on which the transaction is founded, prior to a positive allegation.
The act of reciting (the repetition of something that has been memorized); rehearsal
The act of telling the order of events of something in detail the order of events; narration.
A vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist.
That which is recited; a story, narration, account.
a proving flight; usually of a prototype of a new aircraft design before it goes into production.