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mention - Dictionary definition and meaning for mention

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  • (noun) an official recognition of merit

    "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"

    synonyms : honorable mention
  • (noun) a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

    "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"

    synonyms : acknowledgment , citation , cite , credit , quotation , reference
  • (noun) a remark that calls attention to something or someone

    "she made frequent mention of her promotion", "there was no mention of it", "the speaker made several references to his wife"

    synonyms : reference
  • (verb) make mention of

    "She observed that his presentation took up too much time", "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"

    synonyms : note , observe , remark
  • (verb) commend

    "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"

    synonyms : cite
  • (verb) make reference to

    "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"

    synonyms : advert , bring up , cite , name , refer

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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