citation
intermediateB2/saɪˈteɪʃən/ · ci-ta-tion
A reference to a published or unpublished source, often used in academic writing.
Meanings
A reference to a published or unpublished source, often used in academic writing.
ایک شائع یا غیر شائع شدہ ماخذ کا حوالہ، جو عموماً تعلیمی تحریر میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
استناد
istanaad
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- citation style
- citation index
- in-text citation
Example Sentences
In academic papers, proper citation of sources is crucial.
تعلیمی مقالات میں ماخذ کا صحیح استناد بہت ضروری ہے۔
Taleemi maqalat mein maqas ka sahi istanaad bohat zaroori hai.
The citation of previous works strengthens your argument.
پچھلے کاموں کا حوالہ دینا آپ کے دلائل کو مستحکم کرتا ہے۔
Pichlay kaamon ka hawala dena aap ke dalail ko mustahkim karta hai.
Make sure to follow the correct citation format.
یقینی بنائیں کہ صحیح استناد کی شکل کو اختیار کریں۔
Yaqini banain ke sahi istanaad ki shakal ko ikhtiyar karein.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that a 'citation' is like giving a 'ticket' to an idea you borrowed.
Imagine a library where every book has a tag with its owner's name.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "citare" — to summon or call
First known use: 16th century
The term evolved from Latin, emphasizing the act of summoning or referring to a source, commonly used in academic contexts to reference works.