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   Ci·ta·tion

   /sīˈtāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work: "there were dozens of citations from the works of Byron" Similar quotationquoteextractexcerptpassagelinepiececite
   • ▪ a reference to a former tried 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 or achievement 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 commendationawardhonormentionhonorable mention
   • ▪ a note accompanying an award, describing the reasons for it: "the Nobel citation noted that his discovery would be useful for energy conversion technology"
   • 3. a summons: 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’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. 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.

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

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

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   any award or commendation, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty, especially a formal letter or statement recounting a person's achievements. Synonyms: kudos, reward, laurel, honor, award. a summons, especially to appear in court. a document containing such a summons.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › citationCITATION | 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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › citationCITATION 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. His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage. A citation from a book or other piece of writing is a passage or phrase from it. A citation is the same as a summons.

7. 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 ”

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

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   A citation is a reference to a source. More precisely, a citation is an abbreviated alphanumeric expression embedded in the body of an intellectual work that denotes an entry in the bibliographic references section of the work for the purpose of acknowledging the relevance of the works of others to the topic of discussion at the spot where the ...