citation

[ sahy-tey-shuh n ]
/ saɪˈteɪ ʃən /
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noun

Origin of citation

1250–1300; Middle English citacio(u)n < Late Latin citātiōn- (stem of citātiō), equivalent to Latin citāt(us) past participle of citāre (see cite1) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM citation

ci·ta·tion·al, adjective non·ci·ta·tion, noun pre·ci·ta·tion, noun

Words nearby citation

cistvaen, cit, cit., citadel, citalopram, citation, citation form, cite, cites, cithaeron, cithara

Words related to citation

quotation, commendation, summons, saying, reference, mention, quote, illustration, passage, source, example, panegyric, encomium, charge, bidding, salutation, tribute, reward, quoting

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British Dictionary definitions for citation

citation
/ (saɪˈteɪʃən) /

noun

the quoting of a book or author in support of a fact
a passage or source cited for this purpose
a listing or recounting, as of facts
an official commendation or award, esp for bravery or outstanding service, work, etc, usually in the form of a formal statement made in public
law
  1. an official summons to appear in court
  2. the document containing such a summons
law the quoting of decided cases to serve as guidance to a court

Derived forms of citation

citatory (ˈsaɪtətərɪ, -trɪ), adjective