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The report included a citation for the article.
What does Citation mean?
A citation shows the source of information.
Dictionary definition
A note that tells where information came from.
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Citation in a sentence
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A citation tells readers where facts came from.
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Using a citation gives credit to the original source of information.
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What does citation mean?
Citation means a note that tells where information came from.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to citation?
Source note is close in meaning to citation in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to citation?
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sy · tay · shun · strongest beat: tay
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WordCitation.
Partnoun.
MeaningCitation means A citation shows the source of information.
ExampleExample: The report included a citation for the article.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sy · tay · shun
- Strongest beat
- tay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tay.
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Synonyms
Words like Citation
source noteA similar word or phrase for citation in this meaning.
referenceA similar word or phrase for citation in this meaning.
Antonyms
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uncredited textA useful contrast to citation in this meaning.
no sourceA useful contrast to citation in this meaning.
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Citation word family
Base word
citation
noun
citation
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