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quotations

Pronunciation: [kwoʊˈteɪʃənz]

Word

Context: "language"

(noun) a quotation is when you repeat someone else's words, usually because they expressed something important or interesting. People use quotations to share ideas, lessons, or emotions that someone else has previously said.

Example

I love the quotation from the book; it really made me think about kindness.

Example

He didn't include any quotations in his essay, so it felt less persuasive.

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Can you give me a famous quotation that inspires you?

Context: "economics"

(noun) in finance, a quotation shows the current price or value of something, like a stock or a piece of property. It tells people how much they would pay or receive if they were buying or selling that item.

Example

The stock quotation showed that the company’s shares were doing well today.

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The quotation for that real estate was not favorable; it was much higher than expected.

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What is the latest quotation for the shares of that company?

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