A quotation is the repetition of a sentence, phrase, or passage from speech or text that someone has said or written. It can be used as a literary device to represent someones point of view, to support the arguments of the work in which it is being quoted, to provide direct information about the work being quoted, to pay homage to the original work or author, to make the user of the quotation seem well-read, and/or to comply with copyright law.

In business, a quotation is a document that a seller provides to a buyer to offer goods or services at a stated price, under specified conditions. It is also known as a quote or sales quotation, and it is used to let a potential buyer know how much goods or services will cost before they commit to the purchase. Quotations are usually not legally binding unless they’re part of an official contract.

A quotation can also refer to the exact words of someone else, which can be used in writing to support a point or to make it sound better. When using a quotation, it is important to put it in quotation marks and give proper credit to the original author or speaker.