1. a reference to a source of information in academic or legal writing
2. an official notice of a violation or offense
3. an official recognition or award for merit or achievement

Examples

• The research paper included proper citations for all sources.
• She received a citation for speeding on the highway.
• The soldier was awarded a citation for bravery in combat.
• The citation of Shakespeare’s work added credibility to her argument.
• Make sure to include page numbers in your citations.
• He got a parking citation for leaving his car in a no-parking zone.
• The professor emphasized the importance of accurate citations in academic writing.