I. ˈmen(t)-shən noun
Etymology: Middle English mencioun, from Anglo-French mencion, from Latin mention-, mentio; akin to Latin meminisse to remember, ment-, mens mind
Date: 14th century
1. : the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner
2. : formal citation for outstanding achievement
II. transitive verb
( men·tioned ; men·tion·ing ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)niŋ)
Date: 1530
: to make mention of : refer to ; also : to cite for outstanding achievement
• men·tion·able ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nə-bəl adjective
• men·tion·er -sh(ə-)nər noun
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- not to mention