citation
[noun]
Synonyms: encomium, eulogy, panegyric, salutation, tribute

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Related Words: award, guerdon, reward

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ci‧ta‧tion AC /saɪˈteɪʃən/ noun [countable]
[Word Family: verb: cite; noun: citation]

1. American English a formal statement or piece of writing publicly praising someone’s actions or achievements
citation for
a citation for bravery

2. an official order for someone to appear in court or pay a fine for doing something illegal
citation for
Turner was issued a traffic citation for reckless driving.

3. a line taken from a book, speech etc Synonym : quotation:
The essay begins with a citation from ‘Hamlet’.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲