citation

1 a formal expression of praise the citation for the Nobel Prize winner noted his major contributions to quantum theory Synonyms of citation accolade, encomium, commendation, dithyramb, eulogium, eulogy, homage, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tributeWords Related to citation award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize; acclaim, acclamation, laudation; applause, plaudit(s); bravo, hallelujah, kudo; approval, cachet, compliment, recommendationNear Antonyms of citation 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 of citation acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), commendation, mentionWords Related to citation 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 of citation quotation, quoteWords Related to citation allusion, reference; excerpt, extract; line, part, section; snippet