citations

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of formally citing or acknowledging a source of information or ideas.

  - "In academic writing, it is essential to provide proper citations for all sources used."
  - "The failure to provide accurate citations can result in plagiarism."

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Synonyms

quotation , quote

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with citations
mations , frustrations

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Variants

List of all variants of citations that leads to same result
citation , citational , citations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin word 'citare', meaning 'to call, summon' or 'to cite'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known use of the term 'citation' in English was in 1530.

2. In law, a citation is a formal written notice summoning a person to appear in court.

3. The longest citation in the world is for the Bible, which has over 1,500 pages in one edition.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Plagiarism: The act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as one's own without proper attribution or citation.

2. Bibliography: A list of all sources consulted or referred to in the creation of a scholarly work.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Citations are an essential aspect of academic and scholarly work, ensuring the credibility and integrity of research and ideas. They have been used throughout history in various fields such as law, literature, and science.

How to Memorize "citations"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stack of books with labels representing different sources. Each time you add a new source, you add a new label to the stack.
   - Visualize the different citation styles, such as MLA or APA, and remember the key features of each.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of citing with the importance of giving credit to original ideas and sources.
   - Connect the process of citing to the idea of building a solid foundation of knowledge in your academic work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic for remembering the different parts of a citation, such as author, title, publication date, and journal name.
   - Use the acronym 'CITE' to remember the order: Citation, Information, Text, and Explanation.

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