[Update] Quote vs. Quotation | ใบ quotation – NATAVIGUIDES

The use of the words quote and quotation interchangeably has become prevalent in modern writing and has been allowed by most dictionaries although some may consider using quote in place of quotation as informal. However, in their traditional uses, these terms are slightly different.

The term quote as a noun traditionally refers to “a quotation giving the estimated cost for a particular job or service.”

Parents chip in to rebuild school playground at under 2% of quote
Stuff.co.nz

Doctors quote big for rural posts
The Hindu

Jacksonville lawyer sounds alarm on hefty quote for public records
News4Jax

However, it is now used as a noun meaning “a quotation from a text or speech.”

New Year 2017: Top quotes and messages to celebrate the special day with friends and family
International Business Times UK

Miley Cyrus Explains Her Sobriety With a Justin Bieber Quote
TIME

Some people are angry about the Jane Austen quote used on the new £10 note
Business Insider

Quote can also be used as a verb to mean “to repeat or copy out a group of words from a text or speech, typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.”

RLA work quoted in Commons Library Paper
RLA

Papers quoted by Rahul Gandhi name not only Modi, but two CMs and one Delhi ex-CM
Economic Times

Theresa May quotes murdered Jo Cox in New Year message calling for Brexit unity
Evening Standard

On the other hand, the word quotation is generally used as a noun referring to “a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker.”

Jane Austen banknote unveiled – with strange choice of quotation
The Guardian

A Pseudo-Darwin Quotation
National Center for Science Education

Quotation of the Day: There Was, Literally, No Place Like Her Self-Cleaning Home
NY Times

In summary, you can use both quote and quotation interchangeably to refer to words taken from a text or speech. However, you may opt to choose quotation in formal writing as some editors are still very particular with the traditional sense of these words.

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Subject :

 Quotation for Electronics Laboratory

Dear sir,

        We are interested in buying some equipment for electronics laboratory. Kindly quote your lowest rates for the following items, giving full particulars and technical details. Please send your quotation on or before 23 Feb 2010. The quantity we propose to buy is indicated against each item.

        S.No   Description of item                   Quantity required

          1.       Transistor BC 107                                  2 

          2.        Multimeter                                               4

          3.        IC chips LM 339                                     3

         

        Please indicate the terms and conditions regarding the following details:

• Earliest delivery time

• Guarantee period, and after-sale services

• Tax inclusion

• Packing and forwarding charges

• Discount rate

• Contract terms

We look forward to hearing from you earliest convenience.

Yours Faithfully

 Mr. Martine

Dirrector Manager 

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Happy Home Departmental Store

Aringnar Anna Shopping Complex

Wang Yuen Street, Kowloon Bay, Hongkong

25 Feb 2010

Subject: Quotation for office furniture

Ref : Your letter dated 20 Feb 2010

Dear Sir,

Thank you very much for your enquiry of 20 Feb 2010. We have great pleasure in submitting the following quotation for your consideration:

        

 S.No   Item 

Description                                 Net Prices

 1.       Office desk, Steel frame,                         $100 UDS

            with sunmica top                                

 2.        Revolving chair with cushion seats         $150 UDS

Terms and conditions:

1. Packing and transportation charges from our works to your institution are not included in the prices quoted.

2. Sales zTax is included in the price quoted.

3. Delivery will be made within 4 weeks of receiving the order.

4. 50% of the total amount to be paid as advance along with the order and the balance to be paid within 10 days of the delivery.

5. Quoted rates will remain valid for a period of three months.

6. We are looking forward to receiving your order and doing more business with you.

Yours Faithfully 

Mr. Aliman

Sales Manager                                       

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