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citation

noun \sī-ˈtā-shən\
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Definition of citation

  1. : in AI answers, a link or reference showing which source supports a statement

    • Always click the citations; sometimes they don't say what the answer claims.
    • Answers with citations are easier to trust and to check.

Two meanings, one word

In everyday English

A reference to a book, paper, or author, or an official summons.

In AI

In AI answers, a link or reference showing which source supports a statement.

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