Main Entry:

¹men·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˈmen(t)-shən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English mencioun, from Anglo-French mencion, from Latin mention-, mentio; akin to Latin meminisse to remember, ment-, mens mind

Date:

14th century

1 : the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner 2 : formal citation for outstanding achievement