citation
noun
mention of a soldier or a unit in orders, usually for gallantry.
citations
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pluralof citation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Buoyed by its cutesy fairytale metaphor, it collected citations steadily for a few years before gaining wider notice a decade later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
In 2021, officers made 25 arrests and issued 309 citations, according to city data.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
UnitedHealthcare, the largest Medicare Advantage company, led with the most AI citations, at roughly 15%, followed by Humana at 12%.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
One flagged doubtful citations, the other assesses each flag, and I adjudicated every call against my archived sources, across 566 end notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The officer read the citations and explained that even though they were all misdemeanors, I had been processed and would still have to appear in court.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
