citations
Pronunciation: [saɪˈteɪʃənz]
Context: "academics"
(noun) a reference to a source of information or ideas in a piece of writing. When you use someone else's work, you give them credit by including a citation.
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Her essay included several citations from famous authors to support her arguments.
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He forgot to include citations, so his paper seemed less believable.
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Are you including citations for all the sources you used in your research?
Context: "law"
(noun) a formal notice or summons to appear in court. This is how someone is told they have to come to a legal proceeding.
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She received a citation for her court appearance next week.
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He didn't get a citation, so he didn't have to worry about going to court.
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What is the purpose of the citation you received?
Context: "writing"
(noun) the act of quoting or referencing someone's work. It is how you show others where your information comes from.
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The teacher taught us the importance of proper citations in our reports.
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The lack of citations in his project made it hard to trust his findings.
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Do you know how to create accurate citations for your book reports?