citation

citation

noun

Definition of CITATION

1

a formal expression of praise <the citation for the Nobel Prize winner noted his major contributions to quantum theory>

Synonyms accolade, citation, 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

2

a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed <a police officer who has received several citations for his work with troubled youths in the city>

Synonyms acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, mention

Related Words decoration, medal, ribbon; accolade, award, honor, kudo, prize, tribute; dedication

3

a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example <in your paper be sure to include citations to back up any points you make about the play>

Synonyms citation, quote

Related Words allusion, reference; excerpt, extract; line, part, section; snippet