What does MENTION mean?
Definitions for MENTION
ˈmɛn ʃənmen·tion
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word MENTION.
Princeton's WordNet
mention, referencenoun
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
"she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife"
citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotationnoun
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
"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"
mention, honorable mentionverb
an official recognition of merit
"although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, referverb
make reference to
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
note, observe, mention, remarkverb
make mention of
"She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
mention, citeverb
commend
"he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
Wiktionary
mentionnoun
A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.
mentionverb
To make a short reference to something.
Etymology: From mention, from mentio, mentionis.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Mentionnoun
Oral or written expression, or recital of any thing.
Etymology: mention, Fr. mentio, Latin.
Think on me when it shall be well with thee; and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house. Gen. xl. 14.
The Almighty introduces the proposal of his laws rather with the mention of some particular acts of kindness, than by reminding mankind of his severity. John Rogers, Sermons.
To Mentionverb
To write or express in words or writing.
Etymology: mentionner, Fr. from the noun.
I will mention the loving-kindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord. Isa. lxiii. 7.
These mentioned by their names were princes in their families. 1 Chron. iv. 38.
The rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat are written in the book of Jehu, who is mentioned in the book of Kings. 2 Chron.
All his transgressions shall not be mentioned. Ezek. xviii.
ChatGPT
mention
Mention refers to the act of referring to someone or something in speech or writing. It involves a brief or indirect reference to or citation of a person, situation, event, or object. Mention can also mean the recognition or acknowledgement given to someone by expressing their name or referring to their work.
Webster Dictionary
Mentionnoun
a speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of
Mentionverb
to make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name
Etymology: [OE. mencioun, F. mention, L. mentio, from the root of meminisse to remember. See Mind.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Mention
men′shun, n. a brief notice: a hint.—v.t. to notice briefly: to remark: to name.—adj. Men′tionable, fit to be mentioned. [L. mentio, -onis.]
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
MENTION
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mention is ranked #60347 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Mention surname appeared 334 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Mention.
89.8% or 300 total occurrences were Black.
5% or 17 total occurrences were White.
2.4% or 8 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
2.1% or 7 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'MENTION' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3577
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'MENTION' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1395
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'MENTION' in Nouns Frequency: #2163
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'MENTION' in Verbs Frequency: #210
Anagrams for MENTION »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of MENTION in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of MENTION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of MENTION in a Sentence
If we are listening to two foreign spies, for example, talking to each other on foreign soil or two representatives of a foreign government, and they mention a US person -- that is incidental collection.
He always makes a face when we mention Michigan, we’re pretty sure he’s in there.
This is a time of uncertainty and planning can help establish a sense of normalcy for kids, not to mention, preparing the lunch just as if you would pack it for school will help prevent your children from mindless eating and wandering to the kitchen.
The resolution talks about so-called violations by the Israeli military on Palestinian schools, but it doesn’t mention rampant incitement to terrorism in Palestinian schools run by UNRWA.
Whenever you mention Coach Only Wooden, Only Wooden's separate from everybody.
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- noemAfrikaans
- اشار الى, أشيرArabic
- zmínka, zmínitCzech
- Erwähnung, erwähnenGerman
- μνημονεύω, μνεία, μνημόνευση, αναφορά, αναφέρωGreek
- mención, mencionarSpanish
- viitata, maininta, mainitaFinnish
- mentionnerFrench
- trácht arIrish
- luaidh, iomradhScottish Gaelic
- megemlítHungarian
- mentionarInterlingua
- menyebutIndonesian
- víkja að, hafa orð á, orða, nefna, vekja máls á, koma inn á, drepa á, umtal, minnast á, geta, impra á, koma á framfæriIcelandic
- menzionareItalian
- 言及Japanese
- 말하다Korean
- ناوهێنانKurdish
- спомнува, споменување, спомнување, напомена, напоменуваMacedonian
- vermelden, vermeldingDutch
- nemneNorwegian Nynorsk
- omtale, nevneNorwegian
- wzmianka, wspomnieć, wspominaćPolish
- menção, mencionarPortuguese
- упомяну́ть, ссы́лка, упомина́ние, упомина́тьRussian
- omnämnande, nämna, omnämnaSwedish
- söylemek, söz etmek, bahsetmek, değinmek, dile getirmekTurkish
- згадатиUkrainian
- ذکر کریںUrdu
- đề cậpVietnamese
- 提到Chinese
- bizaZulu
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