μνεία — 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.
• mention verb To refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail.
• point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.

Senses

μνεία 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.
• mention A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.
• point (automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.

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.

mention — full definition

1. verb To refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail.
2. noun A brief reference to something in speech or writing.
3. noun On social media, a post or reply in which someone tags or names another user.

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