mention
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1. mention - Noun
2. mention - Verb
Meaning
A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.
To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name.
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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
His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
he was cited for his outstanding achievements
although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention