Quotation: meaning, definitions and examples

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quotation

 

[ หˆkwษ™สŠteษชสƒษ™n ]

Context #1 | Noun

in writing

A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker.

Synonyms

citation, excerpt, quote

Examples of usage

  • He opened the speech with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
  • She wrote down the quotation in her notebook to use in her essay.
  • The teacher asked the students to analyze the quotation and explain its significance.
  • The book was filled with inspiring quotations from various philosophers and poets.
  • I always find comfort in reading quotations that resonate with me.
Context #2 | Noun

in finance

The highest bid price and the lowest ask price for a security or commodity in a given market.

Synonyms

price, rate, value

Examples of usage

  • The trader placed a quotation for the stock at a competitive price.
  • The quotation for gold fluctuated throughout the day due to market conditions.
  • Before making a decision, investors review the current market quotations carefully.

Translations

Translations of the word "quotation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น citaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคงเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zitat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kutipan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั‚ะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cytat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•็”จ (ใ„ใ‚“ใ‚ˆใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท citation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์šฉ (ๅผ•็”จ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชุจุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ citรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ citรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•็”จ (yวnyรฒng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ citat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilvitnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะนะตะบัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cita

Etymology

The word 'quotation' originated from the Latin word 'quotare', meaning 'to mark a book with numbers for reference'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the act of repeating someone else's words. The concept of quoting has been prevalent in literature, speeches, and financial markets, serving as a way to capture and convey the essence of a message or the value of a product. Quotations are often used to provide evidence, inspiration, or pricing information, making them an integral part of communication and commerce.

See also: quotations, quoter, quotient, quotist.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,323 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.