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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In 2021, officers made 25 arrests and issued 309 citations, according to city data.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
The building was storing millions of pounds of fresh and frozen food such as meat, bread and seafood that rotted after the blaze, prompting complaints, citations and lawsuits over foul odors and pests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 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
Katie: If it’s AI citations they’re after, they should start posting more on YouTube, which is, unsurprisingly, heavily scraped by Google’s AI model.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 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
