quotation

US /kwoʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /kwoʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
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1.

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker

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He included a famous quotation from Shakespeare in his essay.
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The book begins with a powerful quotation.
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2.

a formal statement of the price quoted for a particular job or service

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We received a competitive quotation for the construction work.
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Please provide a detailed quotation for the renovation.
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