Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Quotation"
The meaning of "Quotation" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does Why does it use single quotation mark after " hid" ? mean?
A:
No, it’s before mid - ‘mid.
This is short for “amid”.
This is short for “amid”.
Q:
What does Below is a quotation from "Call me by your name" novel. What does "B." mean in the second to last line? mean?
A:
A quick google search found a Reddit thread that said that "B." referred to Bordighera or Bogliasco. Apparently, the author was intentionally vague about the name of the location.
Q:
What does 1. Why are there three quotation marks?
🤔
2. And what is "on the go" ?
it doesn't mean "busy"?
mean?
🤔
2. And what is "on the go" ?
it doesn't mean "busy"?
mean?
A:
on the go = while traveling, while doing other things, in a great hurry
eat on the go = eat something quickly during a break from work or travel; eat while traveling or working
When a long quote requires multiple paragraphs, the last quotation mark in every paragraph besides the last one is removed.
"I know how the murderer did it," the detective said. "First, the murderer crept into the bedroom.
"Then, he put the poison in the victim's water glass.
"Finally, he climbed out the window using the rope in his pocket.
"Then he called the police and claimed the victim had a heart attack."
eat on the go = eat something quickly during a break from work or travel; eat while traveling or working
When a long quote requires multiple paragraphs, the last quotation mark in every paragraph besides the last one is removed.
"I know how the murderer did it," the detective said. "First, the murderer crept into the bedroom.
"Then, he put the poison in the victim's water glass.
"Finally, he climbed out the window using the rope in his pocket.
"Then he called the police and claimed the victim had a heart attack."
Q:
What does When do you use this quotation mark in conversation? I would like to know about this mark. mean?
A:
It’s something similar to sarcasm you can say . For example..... yea okay your dog can “fly”.
If you type with these “ then most people use it to state facts or quotes most of the times .
If you type with these “ then most people use it to state facts or quotes most of the times .
Q:
What does quotation mean?
A:
1. Quotation is a formal document listing the estimated cost of products of services requested by a company or individual.
2. An excerpt from a article or speech.
2. An excerpt from a article or speech.
Example sentences using "Quotation"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with quotation .
A:
quotation? You mean when someone uses quotes?: A man said that he was "viciously attacked" by the bear.
quotations can be used to indicate that these were the exact words a person said, or they can be used in other ways:
I could not believe that a "trustworthy" friend would do something like this.
the quotes around "trustworthy" indicate that it is being used sarcastically.
quotations can be used to indicate that these were the exact words a person said, or they can be used in other ways:
I could not believe that a "trustworthy" friend would do something like this.
the quotes around "trustworthy" indicate that it is being used sarcastically.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with '___' and "___" i still don't know when to use each quotation marks. .
A:
@olie: you can use "_" around a single word or phrase to imply that a group of people or society in general use this phrase. Example: She is a so called "elitist." In casual writing this usually implies that you disagree with the quoted statement. Example: he called that dress "blue." It looks purple to me. For pure emphasis without quoting someone use italics. Is this what you meant?
Synonyms of "Quotation" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between double quotation '' '' and single quotation ' ' ?
A:
Sorry, I missed the second ' and thought you were asking about an apostrophe.
Do you mean a quote within a quote? Yes, the single quotation marks are grammatically used that way. (He said, "What did she mean by 'I like rainbows.'?".) But it's very uncommon, and mostly only used in very formal situations.
The double is used for everything else: direct quotes (He said, "Hi!".), titles (the show "Friends" is known worldwide), nicknames (Bob "the Baker" Smith), etc.
Do you mean a quote within a quote? Yes, the single quotation marks are grammatically used that way. (He said, "What did she mean by 'I like rainbows.'?".) But it's very uncommon, and mostly only used in very formal situations.
The double is used for everything else: direct quotes (He said, "Hi!".), titles (the show "Friends" is known worldwide), nicknames (Bob "the Baker" Smith), etc.
Q:
What is the difference between quotation and offer ?
A:
Quotation is *usually* just about the money. "Give me a quote on the price of this machine".
Offer *usually* includes the terms and conditions of a deal you're trying to make, including the price.
Offer *usually* includes the terms and conditions of a deal you're trying to make, including the price.
Q:
What is the difference between try and find some quotations and try to find some quotations ?
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Try to find sounds a little more formal that try and find so you can choose depending on the situation
Q:
What is the difference between quotations and quotes ?
A:
People use them differently based on which one they like to use more. You can switch out one for the other in every sentence, though.
Q:
What is the difference between A) Please let us know when you are able to send us your quotation. and B) Please let us know when the quotation is prepared. and C) Please let us know when we can receive your quotation. ?
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All of them mean the same but I think the first one is the most appropriate. B & C are phrased in a way that while it makes sense, is odd and not common. So I would say A would be the most polite, you're still asking considerately and it makes the most sense
Translations of "Quotation"
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How do you say this in English (US)? quotation
A:
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How do you say this in English (US)? quotation
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Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? we still make the quotation based on your equipment that was provided from you
A:
We are preparing the quotation for the equipment based on the information provided from your end.
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How do you say this in English (US)? quotation
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How do you say this in English (US)? quotation
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Other questions about "Quotation"
Q:
Which quotation mark you use the most?
1) “×”
2) „×”
3) „ד
4) ʼ×ʼ
1) “×”
2) „×”
3) „ד
4) ʼ×ʼ
A:
This is a very long-winded answer. It depends on who and what you’re writing for. To keep it simple, number one is mostly widely used for proper punctuation. Buona scrittura!
Q:
I got a quotation from her. but, could we get more discount about those products. Does this sound natural?
A:
I've got a quotation from her, but would like to ask if we could get more discount for those products.
Q:
1) Please send us the quotation for product A-380.
2) Kindly send us the quotation for product A-380.
Which phrase sounds like more polite? I can't understand the nuance of "kindly".
2) Kindly send us the quotation for product A-380.
Which phrase sounds like more polite? I can't understand the nuance of "kindly".
A:
"kindly" is polite, but "please" is polite as well. however, "please" is much more formal. "kindly" is more casual. if you want to sound professional, use "please"
Q:
are quotation and estimate used thr same way??
A:
보통 뜻이 다른데 한 경우에는 비슷해요. 자동차나 컴퓨터가 고장이 날 때 고치는 게 얼마냐고 물어보시면 고칠 사람이 Quote이나 estimate 줄 거예요.
"He gave me an estimate for how much the repair would cost."
"He gave me a quote on how much the repair would be."
"He gave me an estimate for how much the repair would cost."
"He gave me a quote on how much the repair would be."
Q:
We offered a quotation for our products to our client, they replied to us that we should go over our quotation again. So we need to discuss it in-house and get back to them some other time. Does this sound natural?
A:
But shorten quotation to quote. ⭐️
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