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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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. guides.lib.uw.edu › research › citationsCiting Sources: What are citations and why should I use them?

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   May 1, 2024 · What is a citation? Citations are a way of giving credit when certain material in your work came from another source. It also gives your readers the information necessary to find that source again-- it provides an important roadmap to your research process.

7. 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.

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

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   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 ”