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mention

/'mɛnʃən/

Synonyms of mention Antonyms of mention Examples of mention Usage of mention Parts of mention Definition that contains mention Words sounding like mention Explanation of mention

noun
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
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"the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"

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acknowledgment citation cite credit quotation reference

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notation annotation note
noun
an official recognition of merit
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"although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"

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honorable mention

type of:
honour accolade laurels honor award
noun
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
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"she made frequent mention of her promotion" "there was no mention of it"

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reference

type of:
input remark comment
verb
make mention of
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note observe remark

type of:
tell state say
verb
make reference to
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"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"

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advert bring up cite name refer

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mean think of have in mind
verb
commend
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cite

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acknowledge notice

Examples of mention

"the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
"although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
"she made frequent mention of her promotion"
"there was no mention of it"
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"