citation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 2 French 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Noun

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Wikipedia

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cite +‎ -ation

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

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citation (plural citations)

1. An official summons or notice given to a person to appear; the paper containing such summons or notice.
2. The act of citing a passage from a book, or from another person, in his own words.
3. The passage or words quoted; quotation.
4. Enumeration; mention; as, a citation of facts.
5. A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.
6. A commendation in recognition of some achievement, or a formal statement of an achievement.

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• (passage of words): quotation
• (passage of words): quote

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• cite
• attestation

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•  audio^{help, file}

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citation f. (plural citations)

1. Citation, quotation.