citation Definition
- 1a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work
- 2an official summons or notice issued by a police officer or other person in authority
Using citation: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "citation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The article includes several citations of recent studies on the topic.
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She received a citation for speeding.
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The court issued a citation for contempt of court.
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The professor asked for proper citations in the research paper.
citation Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with citation
a phrase used in Wikipedia articles to request a citation or reference to support a statement or claim
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The article stated that the moon is made of cheese, but a citation is needed to verify this claim.
a legal document issued by a police officer to a driver who has violated a traffic law
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He received a traffic citation for running a red light.
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The researcher used the citation index to find related studies on the topic.
Origins of citation
from Old French 'citacion', from Latin 'citatio', from 'citare' meaning 'to summon'
Summary: citation in Brief
The term 'citation' [saɪˈteɪʃən] refers to a reference or quotation from a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work. It can also mean an official summons or notice issued by a police officer or other person in authority. Examples include 'The article includes several citations of recent studies on the topic.' and 'She received a citation for speeding.'
