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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 quotationquoteextractexcerpt
    • 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 commendationawardhonourmention

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    A citation is an official document or speech which praises a person for something brave or special that they have done. His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage. Synonyms: commendation, award, mention More Synonyms of citation. 2. countable noun.

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

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

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › citeCite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) 2. : to quote by way of example, authority, or proof. cites several noteworthy authors. 3. a. : to refer to. especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise. She was cited for bravery. b. : to name in a citation.

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

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

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › citationCitation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of citation. noun. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement. synonyms: commendation. see more. noun. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. “the student's essay failed to list several important citations ”

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › citeCITE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    verb (used with object) , cit·ed, cit·ing. to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense. to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited many instances of abuse of power.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    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: