Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Citation.
Citation - as a noun
Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948
An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commendation19(law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.)
A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Example: "The student's essay failed to list several important citations"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acknowledgment27cite6credit9mention9quotation18reference14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annotation10notation8note4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A passage or expression that is quoted or cited
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quotation18quote14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
excerpt18excerption21extract16selection11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding
Example Sentences
"She received a citation for parking in a no-parking zone."
"The student included a citation for each source used in the research paper."
"The police officer issued a citation to the driver for running a red light."
"He was given a citation for his outstanding performance in the school play."
"The book was filled with citations from various famous authors."
Word Game Points
Is CITATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, citation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CITATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CITATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, citation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCITATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CITATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, citation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCITATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
