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Word: Quotation
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century (denoting a marginal reference to a passage of text): from medieval Latin quotatio(n-), from the verb quotare (see quote)
kwə(ʊ)ˈteɪʃn
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
Short Definition:group of words taken from text or speech
Examples:- a quotation from Mark Twain
a formal statement setting out the estimated cost for a particular job or service
Short Definition:formal statement setting out estimated cost
Examples:- ensure you receive a written quotation covering all aspects of the job
a registration granted to a company enabling their shares to be officially listed and traded
Short Definition:registration granted to company enabling their shares to be officially listed and traded
Examples:- the company is being refused a quotation on the New York Stock Exchange
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