quotation
Quotation (noun) means someone else's words repeated exactly, usually from a book, speech, or famous person. Example: “She opened her speech with a quotation from Maya Angelou.”
How to use quotation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a repeated piece of someone else's words, or a stated price for a job.
"Quote" and "quotation" mean the same thing, but "quotation" is generally more formal.
Word forms
quotations plural
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She opened her speech with a _____ from Maya Angelou.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin quotātiō, tied to quotāre ("to number" or "to mark"); the "repeated words" sense developed in English from the 17th century onward.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “quotation” mean?
The word “quotation” means someone else's words repeated exactly, usually from a book, speech, or famous person. In plain terms, either a repeated piece of someone else's words, or a stated price for a job.
How do you pronounce “quotation”?
“Quotation” is pronounced kwoh-TAYSHN (/kwoʊˈteɪʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “quotation” in a sentence?
Here is “quotation” used in a sentence: “She opened her speech with a quotation from Maya Angelou.”
What is another word for “quotation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “quotation” include quote.
What part of speech is “quotation”?
“Quotation” is a noun.
Where does the word “quotation” come from?
The word “quotation” dates back to around 1600 and comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin quotātiō, tied to quotāre ("to number" or "to mark"); the "repeated words" sense developed in English from the 17th century onward.
Is “quotation” a common word?
“Quotation” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “quotation” have?
“Quotation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone else's words repeated exactly, usually from a book, speech, or famous person.
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