Synonyms for
Citation
Definition
A citation is a reference to a source of information, such as a book or article, used in research or writing.
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- proper citation
- citation needed
- citation style
- citation index
- citation format
- citation generator
- legal citation
- academic citation
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Usage note
In academic contexts, 'citation' refers to the act of quoting or referring to a source, or the source itself. It is crucial for avoiding plagiarism and giving credit to original authors.
Example sentences
- The teacher asked us to include a citation for our sources in our essays.
- I found a great citation for my science project in a book at the library.
- His paper was filled with citations from various authors.
- She forgot to include a citation for the picture she used in her presentation.
- A citation is an important part of academic writing.
Quotes
"The citation of a quote is an act of success." - Benny Bellamacina
"I don't need a citation to know that." - John Irving
"The best way to reduce the number of traffic fatalities is to have more police citations." - Drew Curtis