QUOTATIONS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Quotation

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 16th century (denoting a marginal reference to a passage of text): from medieval Latin quotatio(n-), from the verb quotare (see quote)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kwə(ʊ)ˈteɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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
Definition:

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
Definition:

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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