Pronunciation: /ˌkwoʊˈteɪʃən/
noun a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
A1 Can you please provide a quotation for the repair work on my car?
A2 The teacher asked us to write a short essay with a quotation from a famous author.
B1 When writing a research paper, it's important to properly cite any quotations used.
B2 The politician's speech was filled with inspirational quotations from historical figures.
C1 The author's latest book is full of profound and thought-provoking quotations.
C2 In academic writing, it is essential to analyze and interpret quotations within their context.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a quotation
A1 She included a quotation from a famous author in her speech.
A2 The teacher asked the students to provide a quotation to support their argument.
B1 The article included a quotation from an expert in the field.
B2 The politician used a quotation to emphasize her point during the debate.
C1 The novel began with a quotation that set the tone for the entire story.
C2 The professor's lecture was filled with quotations from various scholars and researchers.
formal The professor emphasized the importance of citing sources by always including a quotation in your research paper.
informal Make sure to put quotation marks around the lyrics when you write them in your notebook.
slang I always like to throw in a cool movie quotation when I'm chatting with my friends.
figurative Her actions were a direct quotation of her mother's behavior, showing just how much influence she had.
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