quotation
A group of words taken from someone else or a price for a job.
Explanation at your level:
A quotation is when you copy words from a book. It is also a price for work. If you want to buy a table, the maker gives you a quotation for the price.
When you write an essay, you use a quotation to show what a famous person said. If you need a plumber, you ask them for a quotation to see how much it costs.
In formal writing, a quotation must be in quotation marks. In business, a quotation is a formal document. It is important to keep the original meaning when you use a quotation.
Using a quotation effectively adds authority to your work. In professional settings, a quotation is a legally binding offer of service. Always ensure your quotations are accurate and cited correctly.
The term quotation serves a dual function: as a literary device for intertextuality and as a financial instrument for procurement. Misattributing a quotation can undermine the integrity of your academic discourse.
Etymologically rooted in the act of numbering, the quotation has evolved into a cornerstone of intellectual property and commercial transparency. Whether analyzing a quotation in classical literature or evaluating a complex quotation for industrial engineering, precision is paramount.
الكلمة في 30 ثانية
- Noun form of quote
- Used in business for prices
- Used in writing for citations
- Formal register
Think of a quotation as a bridge between ideas. When you use someone else's exact words, you are building credibility by showing where your information comes from.
In the business world, the word takes on a different, but equally important, meaning. A quotation (often shortened to 'quote') is a document that tells a client exactly how much a project will cost. It is a promise of price.
The word quotation comes from the Medieval Latin word quotare, which means 'to mark with numbers' or 'to distinguish by chapters.' It is related to the word quotus, meaning 'which in number' or 'how many.'
Over time, the meaning shifted from simply numbering pages in a book to citing specific passages. By the 16th century, it became the standard way to refer to repeating someone else's words. It is a fascinating evolution from counting to citing!
You will see quotation used in two main settings. Academically, you use it when writing essays to support your arguments with direct quotations.
In commerce, you use it when requesting a price. A common collocation is 'to request a quotation' or 'to provide a quotation.' Use 'quote' for casual daily talk and 'quotation' for formal business contracts.
While 'quotation' is formal, we often use related expressions. To quote someone is the most common verb form. Out of context is a famous idiom used when a quotation is misleadingly presented.
Quote-unquote is used in speech to indicate irony. A famous quotation refers to a well-known saying. Beyond quotation means something is so great it cannot be described.
The plural is quotations. It is a countable noun, meaning you can have 'one quotation' or 'many quotations.'
The pronunciation is /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ in American English. The primary stress is on the third syllable, '-tay-'. It rhymes with 'foundation', 'station', and 'vacation'.
Fun Fact
It originally meant numbering chapters in a book!
Pronunciation Guide
Starts with a crisp 'kwo' sound.
Strong 'o' sound in the middle.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 't' as 'd'
- Stress on the first syllable
- Dropping the 'n' at the end
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
متقدم
Grammar to Know
Noun usage
The quotation is here.
Examples by Level
The book has a quotation.
The book contains a quote.
Noun usage
She read a quotation from the story.
I need a quotation for the new roof.
The quotation was very long.
Can you write the quotation down?
He used a quotation in his letter.
The price is in the quotation.
I like this famous quotation.
Read the quotation aloud.
Please provide a written quotation for the work.
The essay includes a direct quotation.
He requested a quotation from the supplier.
The quotation marks are missing.
She cited a quotation from the poet.
The quotation was taken out of context.
We received three quotations for the project.
The quotation is accurate.
The contract includes a detailed quotation of costs.
It is vital to attribute every quotation correctly.
His speech was full of inspiring quotations.
The supplier sent a competitive quotation.
She integrated the quotation into her argument.
The quotation reflects the author's tone.
We are waiting for the final quotation.
The quotation serves as a summary.
The scholar analyzed the quotation for hidden meaning.
The firm submitted a comprehensive quotation for the tender.
The quotation was artfully woven into the narrative.
He provided a binding quotation for the construction services.
The quotation underscores the complexity of the issue.
She disputed the quotation provided by the contractor.
The quotation captures the essence of the era.
The quotation is subject to change.
The quotation is a quintessential example of Victorian prose.
The procurement department reviewed each quotation meticulously.
The quotation functions as a commentary on society.
The quotation is legally enforceable under the terms.
His work is replete with obscure quotations.
The quotation was excerpted from the original manuscript.
The quotation provides a clear cost breakdown.
The quotation resonates with modern readers.
تلازمات شائعة
Idioms & Expressions
"quote-unquote"
ironic emphasis
He is a 'quote-unquote' expert.
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Easily Confused
Both refer to price
Quotation is binding, estimate is not.
The quotation is final.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + request + a + quotation
I will request a quotation.
عائلة الكلمة
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
أخطاء شائعة
Quote is a verb; quotation is the noun.
Tips
Formal vs Casual
Use quotation for documents, quote for talking.
Noun vs Verb
Quotation is the noun, quote is the verb.
Numbering
It meant numbering chapters!
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Quote-a-ton: A ton of words taken from someone else.
Visual Association
A price tag on a clipboard.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Find one quote today!
أصل الكلمة
Latin
Original meaning: To mark with numbers
السياق الثقافي
Always credit the speaker.
Highly valued in academic and professional settings.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Business
- Request a quotation
- Sign the quotation
- Final quotation
Conversation Starters
"What is your favorite quotation?"
"Do you need a quotation for the work?"
Journal Prompts
Write a quotation from your favorite book.
الأسئلة الشائعة
8 أسئلةYes, it is the verb form.
اختبر نفسك
I need a ___ for the job.
It is a price for a job.
What is a quotation?
It refers to cost in business.
A quotation is always a price.
It can also be a cited text.
Word
المعنى
Grammar distinction.
Subject-verb structure.
النتيجة: /5
Summary
A quotation is either a cited text or a formal price estimate.
- Noun form of quote
- Used in business for prices
- Used in writing for citations
- Formal register
Formal vs Casual
Use quotation for documents, quote for talking.
Noun vs Verb
Quotation is the noun, quote is the verb.
Numbering
It meant numbering chapters!
مثال
She shared an inspiring quotation from Maya Angelou in her blog post.
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malvincate
C1To deliberately distort or complicate a procedure or line of reasoning by introducing irrelevant or misleading elements. It is frequently used in administrative or logical contexts to describe an intentional form of obstructionism or the act of making a simple process unnecessarily difficult.
enplicable
C1A phenomenon, fact, or situation that is capable of being explained or rationalized within a logical framework. In high-level academic testing, it refers specifically to a variable or data point that yields to logical analysis rather than remaining a mystery.
infer
B2عندما "تستنتج" شيئًا، فإنك تستدل على ما لم يُقل مباشرة. إنه مثل قراءة ما بين السطور.
enonymist
C1تعيين أسماء رسمية أو معرفات تصنيفية بشكل منهجي للكائنات أو المفاهيم أو الأفراد.
spells
B1Acts as the third-person singular form of the verb 'to spell', meaning to write or name the letters of a word. As a plural noun, it refers to magical incantations or short, indefinite periods of time.
malonymary
C1يشير إلى استخدام اسم غير دقيق أو غير مناسب أو مضلل للإشارة إلى شيء أو مفهوم معين.
anpugacy
C1The quality of being conceptually obscure or linguistically impenetrable, particularly within the context of specialized testing or academic discourse. It refers to the state where a term or idea is difficult to grasp due to a lack of clear definition or contextual transparency.
encedible
C1تحويل المعلومات المجردة أو المجزأة أو المعقدة إلى بنية منطقية وقابلة للتواصل.
oblevion
C1To intentionally consign a memory, record, or fact to a state of being forgotten or disregarded. In high-level academic or literary contexts, it describes the active process of erasing something from public consciousness or historical record.
buzzword
B2هي كلمة أو عبارة دارجة تبدو تقنية أو مهمة. تُستخدم غالباً في الأعمال أو السياسة لتبدو بمظهر المثقف، رغم أنها قد تفتقر للمعنى العميق.
