Citation vs. Award — What's the Difference?

A citation is a reference to a source. More precisely, a citation is an abbreviated alphanumeric expression embedded in the body of an intellectual work that denotes an entry in the bibliographic references section of the work for the purpose of acknowledging the relevance of the works of others to the topic of discussion at the spot where the citation appears.

An award, sometimes called a distinction, is something given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal, ribbon or other item designed for wearing, it is known as a decoration.

The act of citing.

To grant as merited or due

A quotation of or explicit reference to a source for substantiation, as in a scholarly paper.

To grant an amount or other benefit legally due

(Law) A reference to a previous court decision or other authority for a point of law, usually by case title and other information.

Something awarded or granted, as for merit.

An official commendation for meritorious action, especially in military service

An amount or other benefit granted as legally due.

A formal statement of the accomplishments of one being honored with an academic degree.

(legal) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

An official summons, especially one calling for appearance in court.

(legal) The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.

A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.

The paper containing such summons or notice.

A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.

The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.

(intransitive) To determine; to make or grant an award.

An entry in a list of sources from which information was taken, typically following a prescribed bibliographical style; a reference.

(transitive) To give (an award).

The passage or words quoted; a quotation.

(transitive) To give (a person) an award.

(lexicography) A quotation with attached bibliographical details demonstrating the use of a particular lexical item in a dictionary, especially a dictionary on historical principles.

To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case.

Enumeration; mention.

To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.

A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.

To determine; to make an award.

A commendation in recognition of some achievement, or a formal statement of an achievement.

A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

An official summons or notice given to a person to appear; the paper containing such summons or notice.

The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

The act of citing a passage from a book, or from another person, in his own words; also, the passage or words quoted; quotation.

A grant made by a law court;

Enumeration; mention; as, a citation of facts.

A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction;

A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.

Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery;

An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

Give, especially as a reward;

(law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.)

Give on the basis of merit;

A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage;

Bestow an honor upon

A passage or expression that is quoted or cited

A summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding

Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948