quotation

Words from someone’s speech or writing that another person repeats exactly.

• The book starts with a quotation.
• She added two quotations from the poet.
• Where did you find that famous quotation?

How to use it: quotation from someone/something (He included a quotation from a speech.)

Similar words: quote

Common phrases: quotation from someone, famous quotation, short quotation

A statement telling you how much something will cost or what its value is.

• Please send me a quotation.
• We requested quotations for the roof repairs.
• The supplier’s quotation includes delivery.

How to use it: quotation for something (We need a quotation for replacing the windows.)

Similar words: quote, estimate

Common phrases: get a quotation, quotation for something, written quotation, accept a quotation

The act of repeating someone else’s exact words.

• Direct quotation requires care.
• Quotation of the passage needs the author’s permission.
• The essay relies too heavily on quotation.

How to use it: quotation of something (Quotation of private letters may require permission.)

Similar words: quoting

Common phrases: direct quotation, quotation of something, by quotation