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   citation

   /sʌɪˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work: "the majority of the citations are to work published during the past twenty years" Similar quotationquoteextractexcerptpassagelinepiececite
   • ▪ a reference to a previous case, used as guidance in the trying of comparable cases or in support of an argument: "this journal contains citations from all jurisdictions" Similar referenceallusion
   • 2. a mention of a praiseworthy act in an official report, especially that of a member of the armed forces in wartime: "the citation described him as an officer of extreme gallantry" Similar commendationawardhonourmentionhonourable mention
   • ▪ a note accompanying an award, describing the reasons for it: "a Nobel citation"
   • 3. a summons to appear in court: North American "a traffic citation" Similar summonssubpoenawritcourt orderprocesssubpoena ad testificandum

   Word Origin Middle English (in citation (sense 2)): from Old French, from Latin citatio(n-), from citare ‘cite’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCITATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a word or piece of writing taken from a written work: All citations are taken from the 2007 edition of the text. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Quoting & making references. allude to someone/something. allusiveness. as for someone/something idiom. bandy something around. bring. en passant. further. hark. misquote. quotable. quotably.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCITATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CITATION meaning: 1. a word or piece of writing taken from a written work: 2. an official request for someone to…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCITATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A citation is an official document or speech which praises a person for something brave or special that they have done.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › citationCitation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CITATION is an official summons to appear (as before a court). How to use citation in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Citation.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened, or to speak or write words taken from a written work:

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CitationCitation - Wikipedia

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   A bibliographic citation is a reference to a book, article, web page, or other published item. Citations should supply sufficient detail to identify the item uniquely. Different citation systems and styles are used in scientific citation, legal citation, prior art, the arts, and the humanities.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcitation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of citation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › citationCITATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the quoting of a book or author in support of a fact. a passage or source cited for this purpose. a listing or recounting, as of facts. an official commendation or award, esp for bravery or outstanding service, work, etc, usually in the form of a formal statement made in public. law. an official summons to appear in court.

10. academichelp.net › editing › citationWhat Is a Citation: Definition, Styles, How to Do It Properly

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    Dec 4, 2023 · Definition of a Citation. A citation is a formal reference to a source from which information or ideas have been drawn. I t is a way to credit the original author and to provide the readers with the necessary information to find the source themselves.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › citationcitation | meaning of citation in Longman Dictionary of...

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    citation meaning, definition, what is citation: a formal statement or piece of writing p...: Learn more.