Synonyms for Citation (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage):
acknowledgment, cite, credit, mention, quotation, reference
WordNet sense 2 (an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement):
commendation
WordNet sense 3 (a passage or expression that is quoted or cited):
quote
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