citation

ci·ta·tion

noun \sī-ˈtā-shən\

Definition of CITATION

1

: an official summons to appear (as before a court)

2

a : an act of quoting; especially : the citing of a previously settled case at law

b : excerpt, quotation

3

: mention: as

a : a formal statement of the achievements of a person receiving an academic honor

b : specific reference in a military dispatch to meritorious performance of duty

— ci·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

Examples of CITATION

1. He was issued a citation.
2. He received a citation for reckless driving.
3. gave her a citation for bravery

First Known Use of CITATION

13th century

Related to CITATION

Synonyms

accolade, encomium, commendation, dithyramb, eulogium, eulogy, homage, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute

Related Words

award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize; acclaim, acclamation, laudation; applause, plaudit(s); bravo, hallelujah, kudo; approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation

Near Antonyms

censure, condemnation, denunciation, indictment, rebuke, reprimand, reproof; admonition, correction, harangue, lecture, sermon

See Synonym Discussion at encomium

Rhymes with CITATION

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