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Vocabulary Entry
quotation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.
Example Sentences
"The author included a quotation from a famous philosopher to support her argument."
"I love the quotation 'To be, or not to be; that is the question'."
"He framed the quotation and hung it on his wall for inspiration."
V
verb
To repeat or copy the words of someone else, typically with acknowledgment.
Example Sentences
"You should quote the source when you quotation someone else's work."
"In her essay, she decided to quote a passage from her favorite book."
"It's important to quotation accurately to avoid plagiarism."