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citation in Portuguese

citation in Portuguese is citação — citation means a reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.

citation in Portuguese

citação
noun
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.

What does "citation" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. noun A formal statement recognising someone's achievement or bravery.
    "The soldier received a citation for bravery under fire."

citation in a sentence

  • Every quote in the essay needs a proper citation.
  • He received a citation for speeding on the motorway.
  • The soldier received a citation for bravery under fire.

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What is "citation" in Portuguese?

"citation" in Portuguese is citação. 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 Portuguese, "citation" is citação.

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