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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’.

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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.

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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 ”

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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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   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.

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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.

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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.

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   1. : to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) 2. : to quote by way of example, authority, or proof. cites several noteworthy authors. 3. a. : to refer to. especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise. She was cited for bravery. b. : to name in a citation.

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   Definition of citation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    verb (used with object) , cit·ed, cit·ing. to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense. to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited many instances of abuse of power.

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    CITATION meaning: 1 : an official order to appear before a court of law summons; 2 : a formal public statement that praises a person for doing something good or brave.