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citation

UK
/saɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/saɪˈteɪʃən/

Translations

citationnoun
citations
pl
UK
/saɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/saɪˈteɪʃən/
citationSens universitaire et formel.
The research paper included a citation for every source used in the study.
L’article de recherche comportait une citation pour chaque source utilisée dans l’étude.
référenceSens universitaire, quand il s’agit d’un renvoi bibliographique.
The research paper included a citation for every source used in the study.
L’article de recherche comportait une référence pour chaque source utilisée dans l’étude.
contraventionSens juridique, notamment pour une infraction mineure.
She received a citation for parking in a no-parking zone.
Elle a reçu une contravention pour s’être garée dans une zone interdite au stationnement.
citationSens honorifique ou militaire.
The soldier was awarded a citation for his bravery in the field.
Le soldat a reçu une citation pour sa bravoure au combat.
citationSens de passage cité ou de citation textuelle.
"In her essay she opened with a citation from Shakespeare's Hamlet."
"Dans son essai, elle a commencé par une citation tirée de Hamlet de Shakespeare."
Additional translations
procès-verbalSens juridique, selon le contexte.
élogeSens honorifique, selon le contexte.
extraitQuand il s’agit d’un passage repris d’un texte source.
Synonyms
reference
quotation
mention
allusion
note
citing
acknowledgment
citationadjective
UK
/saɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/saɪˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to citations or references.
de citationEmploi technique, surtout dans le domaine académique.
The journal enforces strict citation guidelines.
La revue applique des consignes de citation strictes.

Definitions

citationnoun
A reference to a source of information, typically used in academic or formal writing to acknowledge the work of others.
The research paper included a citation for every source used in the study.
An official summons to appear in court, often for a minor legal infraction.
She received a citation for parking in a no-parking zone.
A formal public statement praising someone's achievements or service.
The soldier was awarded a citation for his bravery in the field.
A passage or quotation taken from a text, speech, or other source to illustrate or support a point.
"In her essay she opened with a citation from Shakespeare's Hamlet."
citationadjective
Attributive: relating to, concerned with, or used for citations or references.
The journal enforces strict citation guidelines.
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