CITATION


Meaning of CITATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ saɪteɪʃ(ə)n ]

( citations)

1.

A citation is an official document or speech which praises a person for something brave or special that they have done.

His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage.

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2.

A citation from a book or other piece of writing is a passage or phrase from it. ( FORMAL )

= quotation

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3.

A citation is the same as a summons . ( AM )

The court could issue a citation and fine Ms. Robbins.

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