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Quotation

Definition:

A quotation is a fragment or an excerpt from a text, speech, or conversation that is repeated or cited by someone else.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, a quotation refers to a written or spoken statement that is repeated by another person, typically to provide evidence, support, or to emphasize a point.

Example:

"The famous quote from Shakespeare, 'To be or not to be,' is a well-known cultural qoutation."

Sense 2:

As a noun, a quotation denotes the act of providing an estimated cost for goods or services.

Example:

"The contractor provided a quotation for renovating the house."

Sense 3:

As a noun, a quotation refers to the formal statement of a stock's or security's current market price.

Example:

"The stockbroker updated the live quotations for the listed companies on the trading floor."

Sense 4:

As a noun, a quotation can refer to a passage or excerpt from a literary work, poem, or book.

Example:

"The teacher asked the students to analyze a quotation from the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'."

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As a noun, a quotation may also refer to a formal statement from a potential supplier, outlining the prices, terms, and conditions for a specific job or project.

Example:

"The company received multiple quotations from suppliers before finalizing the purchase order."

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