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quotation

/ˌkwɒtəˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does quotation mean?

noun

A passage or saying repeated from someone else's speech or writing, or a statement or phrase used to illustrate or support an argument. A quotation is often enclosed in quotation marks.

Example

"The professor used a quotation from Shakespeare to illustrate the theme of the play."

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