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citation

The correct spelling is citation.

How to pronounce citation

noun

IPA: /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Say it like: Sit-ash-on

The correct spelling is citation. An official summons or notice given to a person to appear. For example: "It's a simple citation of facts."

Usage Examples

It's a simple citation of facts.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
  2. 2.The paper containing such summons or notice.
  3. 3.The act of citing a passage from a book, or from another person, in his/her own words.
  4. 4.An entry in a list of source(s) from which one took information, words or literary or verbal context.
  5. 5.The passage or words quoted; quotation.

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