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Synonyms & Similar Words
reference
quotation
quote
attribution
credit
acknowledgment
acknowledgement
allusion
mention
note
annotation
footnote
endnote
bibliographic reference
source
origin
provenance
ascription
imputation
assignment
allocation
accreditation
recognition
acclaim
praise
commendation
endorsement
recommendation
testimonial
tribute
homage
Meaning of Citation
A citation is primarily a reference or credit given to a source, especially in academic or scholarly work.
Definitions
- A quotation or extract from a text, especially one cited as evidence or for illustration
- A official summons or notice, especially one to appear in court
- An act of quoting or referencing a source, especially in academic or scholarly work
- An official recognition or award for an achievement, especially a military decoration
Etymology of Citation
The word "citation" comes from the Latin "citare", which means "to summon" or "to call", and the Latin "citatio", which means "a summoning" or "a calling"
Historically, the term "citation" referred to a formal summons or notice, especially one to appear in court
In modern academic and scholarly contexts, the term "citation" has evolved to include references or credits given to sources, especially in written work
Example Uses
- The researcher included a citation for the study in the footnote of the article
- The company received a citation for outstanding community service
- The professor asked the student to provide a citation for the quote used in the essay
- The lawyer submitted a citation of previous cases to support the argument
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
omission
exclusion
disregard
neglect
ignoring
overlooking
dismissal
rejection
denial
refutation
contradiction
opposition
objection
protest
dissent
disagreement
disapproval
criticism
censure
condemnation
denunciation