Definitions

1. noun

the act of quoting or the words quoted, especially in writing or speech

“The quotation from the famous novel added depth to the essay.”

2. noun

a phrase or sentence repeated or cited from a book, speech, or other source, typically to illustrate a point or support an argument

“The quotation from the poet’s work was beautifully translated into the song.”

3. noun

the price or amount of something, especially money, that is paid or required

“The quotation for the new car was higher than expected.”

4. noun

a block of text or a piece of writing, especially one that is quoted or attributed to someone else

“The quotation was included in the news article about the politician’s speech.”

5. verb

to quote or cite something, especially in writing or speech

“She quoted the famous phrase from the movie in her speech.”

6. verb

to give or show the price or amount of something, especially money, that is required or needed

“The travel agent quoted me a lower price than the one I found online.”