Answer :
Answer: A citation is called a reference
Explanation: I believe you mean a citation. On google a citation is defined as a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work. A citation is often referred to as a reference perhaps the quotes helps you reference what you are reading and thus comprehend.
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