quotation

(noun) a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. Synonyms: citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention. Examples: "The student's essay failed to list several important citations." "The acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book." "The article includes mention of similar clinical cases."

(noun) a passage or expression that is quoted or cited. Synonyms: quote, citation.

(noun) a statement of the current market price of a security or commodity.

(noun) the practice of quoting from books or plays etc.. Examples: "Since he lacks originality he must rely on quotation."