citation

Meanings

• Noun

  An act of quoting or referring to a source in a formal writing.

  - "The author provided several citations in her research paper."
  - "The historian relied heavily on primary citations in his book."

• Noun

  A formal written acknowledgment of a debt or obligation.

  - "The employee received a citation for excellent performance."
  - "The driver was issued a traffic citation for speeding."

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Synonyms

quotation , quote

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with citation
station , nation , friction , action

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Variants

List of all variants of citation that leads to same result
citation , citational , citations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'citatio' meaning 'calling, summoning'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'citation' in English was in the 15th century.

2. In legal proceedings, a citation is a document that formally notifies a party of a legal action against them.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bibliography: A list of all sources cited in a work.

2. Plagiarism: The act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit.

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Culture

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Citations are an essential component of academic writing, ensuring credibility and providing proper attribution to sources. They are also used in various formal contexts, such as legal proceedings and awards.

How to Memorize "citation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a book with various sources, and the author acknowledging them by writing down their names and works.

2. associate
   

   - Link the word 'citation' with the idea of 'acknowledgment' or 'giving credit'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CITE' to remember the components of a citation: 'C' for 'Citation', 'I' for 'Information', 'T' for 'Type', and 'E' for 'Editor or Author'.

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