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citation
noun ci·ta·tion \sī-ˈtā-shən\
: an official order to appear before a court of law
: a formal public statement that praises a person for doing something good or brave
: a line or short section taken from a piece of writing or a speech
Full Definition of CITATION
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: an official summons to appear (as before a court)
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: mention: as a : a formal statement of the achievements of a person receiving an academic honor b : specific reference in a military dispatch to meritorious performance of duty
— ci·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of CITATION
13th century
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Synonym Discussion of CITATION
encomium, eulogy, panegyric, tribute, citation mean a formal expression of praise. encomium implies enthusiasm and warmth in praising a person or a thing <received encomiums from literary critics>. eulogy applies to a prepared speech or writing extolling the virtues and services of a person <delivered the eulogy at the funeral service>. panegyric suggests an elaborate often poetic compliment <her lyrical memoir was a panegyric to her mentor>. tribute implies deeply felt praise conveyed either through words or through a significant act <the concert was a musical tribute to the early jazz masters>. citation applies to the formal praise of a person offered in a military dispatch or in awarding an honorary degree <earned a citation for bravery>.
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CITATION Defined for Kids
citation
noun ci·ta·tion \sī-ˈtā-shən\
Definition of CITATION for Kids
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: an official order to appear in court
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: an act or instance of quoting
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: a formal public statement praising a person for doing something good <a citation for bravery>
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