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Debpriya De Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary
Citation
What is the difference between a citation and an award ?
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Hi, An award - Something you are given, usually for an achievement, eg a medal. A citation - The official announcement that you will receive an award, eg a medal. Or a recommendation that you should receive.
- Hi, An award - Something you are given, usually for an achievement, eg a medal.
- A citation - The official announcement that you will receive an award, eg a medal.
- Or a recommendation that you should receive.
- Usually a citation is used in a military context.
- Both of these words have other meanings as well.
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Hi,
An award - Something you are given, usually for an achievement, eg a medal.
A citation - The official announcement that you will receive an award, eg a medal. Or a recommendation that you should receive. Usually a citation is used in a military context.
Both of these words have other meanings as well. Check your dictionary for details.
Clive
An award - Something you are given, usually for an achievement, eg a medal.
A citation - The official announcement that you will receive an award, eg a medal. Or a recommendation that you should receive. Usually a citation is used in a military context.
Both of these words have other meanings as well. Check your dictionary for details.
Clive
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Thanks, Clive.
But if some official praises somebody publicly for something, will that be considered a citation according to the following definition from OALD ?
2 [countable]an official statement about something special that somebody has done, especially about acts of courage in a wara citation for bravery
But if some official praises somebody publicly for something, will that be considered a citation according to the following definition from OALD ?
2 [countable]an official statement about something special that somebody has done, especially about acts of courage in a wara citation for bravery
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Hi,
The word 'citation' usually relates to military matters.
It also suggests that it is the official's job to issue citations.
eg If the Minister of Health says 'Clive is a great English teacher',
The word 'citation' usually relates to military matters.
It also suggests that it is the official's job to issue citations.
eg If the Minister of Health says 'Clive is a great English teacher',
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