citation in German
citation in German is Vorladung, Zitieren, Aufzählung — citation means a reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
citation in German
Vorladung
An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
Zitieren
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.
Aufzählung
Enumeration; mention.
Begründung
A commendation in recognition of some achievement, or a formal statement of an achievement.
ehrenvolle Erwähnung
A commendation in recognition of some achievement, or a formal statement of an achievement.
What does "citation" mean?
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noun A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
"Every quote in the essay needs a proper citation."
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noun An official order to appear before a court, or a formal notice of a minor offence such as a traffic violation.
"He received a citation for speeding on the motorway."
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noun A formal statement recognising someone's achievement or bravery.
"The soldier received a citation for bravery under fire."
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citation in a sentence
- Every quote in the essay needs a proper citation.
- The student lost marks for leaving out a citation after the quoted paragraph.
- He received a citation for speeding on the motorway.
- The officer handed her a citation for parking in a restricted zone.
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What is "citation" in German?
"citation" in German is Vorladung, Zitieren, Aufzählung. citation means: A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
How do you use "citation" in a sentence?
Example: "Every quote in the essay needs a proper citation." In German, "citation" is Vorladung, Zitieren, Aufzählung.
Are there other ways to say "citation" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "citation": Vorladung, Zitieren, Aufzählung, Begründung, ehrenvolle Erwähnung.
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