ci·ta·tion 
/saɪˈteɪʃən/ noun
plural ci·ta·tions /saɪˈteɪʃən/ noun [count] 1 US : an official order to appear before a court of law : summons
▪ He was issued a citation. ▪ He received a citation for reckless driving. 2 : a formal public statement that praises a person for doing something good or brave
▪ gave her a citation for bravery 3 : a line or short section taken from a piece of writing or a speech
▪ She includes citations [=quotations] from the article in her report.
▪ He was issued a citation. ▪ He received a citation for reckless driving.
▪ gave her a citation for bravery
▪ She includes citations [=quotations] from the article in her report.
