Citation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Citation ( noun )

1. An official summons to appear in court.
2. A quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.
3. A passage or passage quoted or referred to.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin citatio(n-), from citare "summon, call", from ciere "call".

Examples:

1. He was given a citation for speeding.
2. The author included several citations in the bibliography.
3. The citation of the article in the report was not accurate.
4. The citation in the book was from Shakespeare's play.
5. The citation in the book was from the author's previous work.

(As a verb)

Citation ( verb )

1. An official summons to appear in court.
2. A quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.
3. A passage or passage quoted or referred to.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin citatio(n-), from citare "summon, call", from ciere "call".

Examples:

1. He was given a citation for speeding.
2. The author included several citations in the bibliography.
3. The citation of the article in the report was not accurate.
4. The citation in the book was from Shakespeare's play.
5. The citation in the book was from the author's previous work.