citations

plural of citation
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as in awards
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

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as in quotations
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

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“Citations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citations. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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