quotation

B2
Pronunciation
/kwoʊˈteɪʃən/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A fragment of a human expression that is repeated by somebody else. Most often a quotation is taken from literature or speech, but also scenes from a movie, elements of a painting, a passage of music, etc., may be quoted.

Synonyms
citation quote
Example Sentences
  • "Where they burn books, they will also burn people" is a famous quotation from Heinrich Heine.
2 Definition

A price that has been quoted for buying or selling.

Example Sentences
  • Let's get a quotation for repairing the roof before we decide whether it's worth doing.
3 Definition

The act of setting a price.

4 Definition

A quota, a share.