Citation

Pronunciation: /saɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of citation

noun an official summons to appear before a court

Example Sentences

A1 I need to include a citation for this information in my essay.

A2 She received a citation for parking in a no-parking zone.

B1 The article includes a citation to support the author's claim.

B2 It is important to provide accurate citations for all sources used in academic writing.

C1 The researcher's work is highly respected due to the quality of her citations.

C2 The book received critical acclaim for its thorough citations and references.

Examples of citation in a Sentence

formal The author provided a citation for each reference in the research paper.

informal Make sure to include a citation for that quote in your essay.

slang Dude, you forgot to add a citation for that information!

figurative In the court of public opinion, a citation from a reliable source can make or break an argument.

Grammatical Forms of citation

• past tense: cited
• plural: citations
• comparative: more cited
• superlative: most cited
• present tense: cite
• future tense: will cite
• perfect tense: have cited
• continuous tense: citing
• singular: citation
• positive degree: citation
• infinitive: to cite
• gerund: citing
• participle: citing

Origin and Evolution of citation

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'citation' originates from the Latin word 'citare', meaning to summon or call upon.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of summoning someone to appear in court, the term 'citation' has evolved to also mean a reference to a source of information in academic or scholarly writing.