Citation and Quotation

Citation

Citation noun - A passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example.
Usage example: in your paper be sure to include citations to back up any points you make about the play

Quotation is a synonym for citation in excerpt topic. In some cases you can use "Quotation" instead a noun "Citation", when it comes to topics like selection, mention. popular alternative

Nearby Words: cite, cited, citing

Quotation

Quotation noun - A passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example.
Usage example: the beautiful autumn day brought to mind this quotation from Thoreau: “So live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each”
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Citation is a synonym for quotation in mention topic. You can use "Citation" instead a noun "Quotation", if it concerns topics such as passage, case, excerpt, selection. popular alternative

Nearby Words: quote, quota, quoted, quoting, quotable
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