C1nounformalacademiceducation
US/saɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/saɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
a line from a book or article, or a note naming the source of an idea or fact
In context
Every claim in your essay needs a citation from a reliable source.
The professor marked down the paper for missing citations.
Her research has over a thousand citations in other scientific journals.
Words that go with citation
verb + noun
- include a citationAlways include a citation when you use someone else's idea.
- add a citationPlease add a citation to support that claim.
adjective + noun
- proper citationThe essay lacks proper citation of its sources.
- academic citationAn academic citation names the author and the year.
noun + noun
- citation styleWhich citation style does your university require?
noun + preposition
- citation forThe article gives a citation for each statistic.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a citeCorrect: a citation