cotation — meaning in English

English meaning

• quotation noun Someone else's words repeated exactly, usually from a book, speech, or famous person.
• quote noun A short passage of words repeated from someone else.

Senses

cotation is used for these senses in English:

• quotation (countable) A price that has been quoted for buying or selling.
• quote A summary of work to be done with a set price; a quotation.

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.

quote — full definition

1. noun A short passage of words repeated from someone else.
2. noun A stated price for a job or service.
3. verb To repeat someone's exact words.

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