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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:
- Quote is often used in casual settings and conversations.
- Quotation is more formal and precise, often used in academic or professional contexts.
- A quote can also refer to a price offer in business or trade.
- Quotation usually refers to the repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.
- If youre writing a paper, youre more likely to use quotation when citing sources.
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