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Quotation vs. Quote
Quotation
/kwəʊˈteɪʃən/Examples:
She included a famous quotation in her speech.The article opened with a quotation from the president.Quotations from the book were displayed on the wall.
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Quote
/kwəʊt/Examples:
He paused a minute, and then quoted softly:'Why, bless my soul, Mr Wooster, you have been quoting!'Add inspirational quotes and philosophies.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- A quotation refers to an excerpt from speech or text, whereas a quote is often used as a verb meaning to repeat the words of someone else.
- Quote and quotation both derive from the Latin quotare, meaning "to mark a number or quantity, to number a book."
- Quotation frequently appears in written sources like literature and academic texts, while quote may appear more in spoken contexts.
- A quote can also function as shorthand for quotation, particularly when used informally.
- Remember: All quotes are quotations, but not all quotations are quotes when used in verb form.
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