quotation
quotation /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/ n a phrase or passage from a book, poem, play, etc, remembered and spoken, esp to illustrate succinctly or support a point or an argument
The meaning of QUOTATION is something that is quoted; especially : a passage referred to, repeated, or adduced. How to use quotation in a sentence.
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A quotation is a sentence or phrase taken from a book, poem, or play, which is repeated by someone else.
QUOTATION definition: 1. a phrase or short piece of writing taken from a longer work of literature, poetry, etc. or what. Learn more.
There are nine meanings listed in OED''s entry for the noun quotation, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ''Meaning & use'' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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