citation

🇺🇸 /saɪˈteɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /saɪˈteɪʃn/
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noun
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Words or lines copied from a book or speech

Her paper included a citation from a famous author to support her argument.

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An official award for doing something brave or special

He received a citation for his heroic actions during the fire.

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The act of quoting or referring to something

The citation of sources is important in academic writing.

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A legal order to appear in court

The police officer gave him a citation for speeding.

translation

n. Words or lines copied from a book or speech; An official award for doing something brave or special; The act of quoting or referring to something; A legal order to appear in court

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Plural citations