Quotation

  • 91Block quotation — A block quotation, also known as a long quotation , block quote or extract , is a quotation in a written document, set off from the main text as a distinct paragraph or block. It is typically used for a longer passage than a run in quotation,… …

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  • 92Quasi-quotation — is a linguistic device that facilitates rigorous and terse formulation of general rules about linguistic expressions while properly observing the use mention distinction. It was introduced in by the philosopher and logician Willard van Orman… …

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  • 93Musical quotation — is the practice of directly quoting another work in a new composition. The quotation may be from the same composer s work (self referential), or from a different composer s work (appropriation). Sometimes the quotation is done for the purposes of …

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  • 94Nested quotation — A nested quotation is a quotation that is encapsulated inside another quotation, forming a hierarchy with multiple levels. When focusing on a certain quotation, one must interpret it within its scope. Nested quotation can be used in literature… …

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  • 95Damaging quotation — A damaging quotation is a short utterance by a public figure used by opponents as a discrediting tactic. These utterances are often, but not always, taken out of context (a tactic sometimes referred to as contextomy) or otherwise changed to… …

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  • 96The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks — is a weblog about the misuse of English quotation marks. The main author, Bethany Keeley, carries a camera phone around her town, taking photographs of signs, notes and advertisements that misuse quotation marks, usually intended as emphasis. The …

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  • 97Consolidated Quotation System — The Consolidated Quotation System (CQS) is the electronic service that provides quotation information for stock traded on the American Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, and other regional stock exchanges in the United States and also… …

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  • 98Request for Quotation — A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a standard business process whose purpose is to invite suppliers into a bidding process to bid on specific products or services. An RFQ typically involves more than the price per item. Information like payment… …

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  • 99logical quotation — noun A system of quotation wherein punctuation marks are enclosed within a quotation only if the sense of the punctuation is part of the quotation …

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  • 100Stock Exchange Automated Quotation System — ( SEAQ) London s Nasdaq system. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * Stock Exchange Automated Quotation System Stock Exchange Automated Quotation System ➔ SEAQ * * * Stock Exchange Automated Quotation System UK US noun STOCK MARKET, FINANCE ►… …

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