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citation

[saɪˈteɪʃən]

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!

  • Example

    The article includes several citations of recent studies on the topic.

  • Example

    She received a citation for speeding.

  • Example

    The court issued a citation for contempt of court.

  • Example

    The professor asked for proper citations in the research paper.

citation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for citation

Phrases with citation

  • a phrase used in Wikipedia articles to request a citation or reference to support a statement or claim

    Example

    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

    Example

    He received a traffic citation for running a red light.

  • a database that indexes and tracks citations between academic publications

    Example

    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'

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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.'