Citation Definition
citation
noun
- an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
- (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; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
- a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
- a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding
- thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948
"Citation" in song lyrics
See how citation is used in real songs:
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"So listen to the doctor, when he spits this citation"
Billy Cook f/ Congo, Talent, Kizzo — B.A.B.U. -
"Could you come to my rescue? Lord cause I'm facing a citation"
Gospel Gangstas — Once Was Blind -
"Finds out I'm underage, now he's writin a citation"
Murs — Morocco Mike
Words that rhyme with citation
Usage tips for "citation"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "citation" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for citation to find words that pair well.