citations

noun

UK /saɪˈteɪʃənz/

US /saɪˈteɪʃənz/

Citations are words that show where information came from.

The teacher asked us to include citations for all the facts in our report.

SYNONYMS

references sources quotations footnotes

RELATED WORDS

bibliography credit evidence quote

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Official notes given by police for breaking a rule, like a traffic ticket.

He got two citations for parking in the wrong place.

3. Special awards or mentions for doing something brave or good.

The firefighter received a citation for saving the family.

4. The act of quoting someone's words or work.

Her citation of the famous speech made the essay stronger.