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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ci•ta•tion /saɪˈteɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a quotation from a passage in writing, used in support of a claim:His citations include the most up-to-date scholars in the subject.
- a speech or letter given to praise someone for heroic deeds:given five citations for bravery in Korea.
- a summons to appear in a court of law:gave me a citation for speeding.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ci•ta•tion (sī tā′shən),USA pronunciation n. - Militarymention of a soldier or a unit in orders, usually for gallantry:Presidential citation.
- any award or commendation, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty, esp. a formal letter or statement recounting a person's achievements.
- a summons, esp. to appear in court.
- a document containing such a summons.
- the act of citing or quoting a reference to an authority or a precedent.
- a passage cited;
quotation. - a quotation showing a particular word or phrase in context.
- mention or enumeration.
- Late Latin citātiōn- (stem of citātiō), equivalent. to Latin citāt(us) past participle of citāre (see cite1) + -iōn- -ion
- Middle English citacio(u)n 1250–1300
- 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged excerpt, passage, extract, cite, quote.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: citation /saɪˈteɪʃən/ n - the quoting of a book or author in support of a fact
- a passage or source cited for this purpose
- an official commendation or award, esp for bravery or outstanding service, work, etc, usually in the form of a formal statement made in public
- an official summons to appear in court
- the document containing such a summons
- the quoting of decided cases to serve as guidance to a court
citatory /ˈsaɪtətərɪ -trɪ/ adj |