citation — meaning in English

English meaning

• citation noun A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
• quotation noun Someone else's words repeated exactly, usually from a book, speech, or famous person.

Senses

citation is used for these senses in English:

• citation The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.
• quotation (countable) A price that has been quoted for buying or selling.

citation — full definition

1. noun A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
2. noun An official order to appear before a court, or a formal notice of a minor offence such as a traffic violation.
3. noun A formal statement recognising someone's achievement or bravery.

quotation — full definition

1. noun Someone else's words repeated exactly, usually from a book, speech, or famous person.
2. noun A stated price for goods or a service.

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