quotation

/ˈkwoʊˌteɪʃən/

/kwəʊˈteɪʃɪn/

Other forms: quotations

A quotation is the exact words of someone else. When you like what someone said, put their quotation in your writing.

Quotations are a big part of writing. People use quotations when something is well-said. A quotation from someone famous or smart can help make your own point sound better. When you use a quotation, always remember to put it in quotation marks and give proper credit. Also, don't change any of the words: a quotation should be exactly what the person said or wrote.

Definitions of quotation

1. noun

   a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
   synonyms: citation, quote

   types:

   epigraph

   a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing

   mimesis

   the representation of another person's words in a speech

   misquotation, misquote

   an incorrect quotation

   type of:

   excerpt, excerption, extract, selection

   a passage selected from a larger work
2. noun

   a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
   synonyms: acknowledgment, citation, cite, credit, mention, reference

   types:

   photo credit

   a note acknowledging the source of a published photograph

   cross-index, cross-reference

   a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work

   type of:

   annotation, notation, note

   a comment or instruction (usually added)
3. noun

   the practice of quoting from books or plays etc.
   “since he lacks originality he must rely on quotation”

   type of:

   pattern, practice

   a customary way of operation or behavior
4. noun

   a statement of the current market price of a security or commodity
   type of:

   statement

   a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc