Quotation (noun)

1. A passage of text or speech that is repeated or cited.
2. The act of repeating or citing a passage of text or speech.
3. A price quoted for goods or services.

Origin:

The word "quotation" is derived from the latin word "quotare" which means "to mark" or "to number". it was used to describe the act of marking or numbering a text or passage. in the 18th century, it began to be used to describe a passage of text or speech that is repeated or cited, either for its own merit or to support or refute an argument.

Examples:

1. She used a quotation from Shakespeare in her essay.
2. He gave a quotation from the Bible in his speech.
3. The quotation was from the famous book.
4. He requested a quotation for the work to be done.
5. She made a quotation of the price of the goods.