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in the quotation vs on the quotation

Both "in the quotation" and "on the quotation" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the quotation" is used when referring to something that is inside the quotation marks, while "on the quotation" is used when referring to something physically placed on top of the quotation.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 5810 views

in the quotation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that is inside the quotation marks.

Use "in the quotation" when you want to refer to something that is part of the text within the quotation marks.

Examples:

  • The author's name was misspelled in the quotation.
  • There is a typo in the quotation.
  • The key information is hidden in the quotation.
  • The error was found in the quotation.
  • The meaning is clear in the quotation.
  • Reference must be made in fixing the prices of pig carcases to quotations obtained directly from the markets or from the slaughterhouses, as well as from quotations established in the quotation centres and of which the entirety forms a representative market for each Member State.
  • The information society has to date made its presence felt in the form of price quotations on a chaotic stock market.
  • If you did not, I will bring that beauty to mind in the form of a quotation, and I would ask the interpreters to follow me faithfully.
  • In the absence of quotations for the cost of sea transport of rice, those for cereals shall be used.
  • The last doubt I can raise in this brief account concerns the right of free speech which is entrenched in the protection of quotation, criticism and review.
  • (9) In view of the above and of the present situation on the market in sugar, and in particular of the quotations or prices for sugar within the Community and on the world market, refunds should be fixed at the appropriate amounts.
  • In view of the above and of the present situation on the market in sugar, and in particular of the quotations or prices for sugar within the Community and on the world market, refunds should be set at the appropriate amounts.
  • Such a step, which is already to be found in the Thucydides quotation at the top of the draft constitution, negates the pluralism of Europe's is at the root of people's feelings of alienation; people do not feel part of the current institutions.
  • the known commercial premiums and discounts attached to that quotation in the United States of America market on the quotation day;
  • If not, how can the Secretary of State have included the said quotation in the aforementioned letter to the Second Chamber when there are as yet no results available?
  • I bring in this quotation from the Charter of Fundamental Rights because some situations described in this magnificent report - I congratulate the rapporteur on it - are probably incompatible with this declaration that has just been willingly adopted by this Parliament.
  • Apart from this, "experiments' - I put the word in quotation marks -"experiments' in the field of renewable energy have been going on for years throughout the western world.
  • The aid referred to in Article 1 may be paid only once the rate determined in the place of quotation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article has been below the price threshold fixed pursuant to paragraph 4 for two consecutive quotation days.
  • Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for statistical reasons, the manufacturer of a fuel should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits.
  • Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits.
  • Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for statistical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits.
  • Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits.
  • Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for statistical reasons, the manufacturer of a fuel should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits.
  • Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels shall nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits.
  • Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for statistical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits.

Alternatives:

  • within the quotation
  • inside the quotation
  • included in the quotation
  • part of the quotation
  • contained in the quotation

on the quotation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something physically placed on top of the quotation.

Use "on the quotation" when you want to refer to something that is physically located on the surface of the quotation.

Examples:

  • There is a note on the quotation.
  • The professor wrote comments on the quotation.
  • A sticker was placed on the quotation.
  • The signature is on the quotation.
  • The date is written on the quotation.
  • Prices are based on the quotation of aluminium in the State-controlled Shanghai Non-ferrous Metal Exchange market ('the Exchange' or 'SHFE').
  • Prices are based on the quotation of aluminium in the State-controlled Shanghai Non-ferrous Metal Exchange market ('the Exchange' or 'SHFE').
  • (b) the know commercial premium attached to this quotation on the United States market on the quotation day;
  • the know commercial premium attached to this quotation on the United States market on the quotation day;
  • the known commercial premiums and discounts attached to that quotation in the United States of America market on the quotation day;
  • This involves a premium to cover market volatility between the time when the contract is concluded and the market conditions on the quotation date, ranging between 9 and 19 base points depending on market conditions on the quotation date.
  • She lives her entire life based on the quotations of Benjamin Franklin.
  • She lives her entire life based on the quotations of Benjamin Franklin.
  • Indeed, given progress in the field of technology, the «best execution» rule can only work if investors and intermediaries have information on the quotations of each trading venue in which securities are traded.
  • In order to obtain comparable prices of the categories of bovine animals concerned in the Union, it is necessary to provide that the price recording should refer to a well-defined marketing stage based on the quotations excluding value added tax.
  • I should just like to make a quick comment on the François Mitterrand quotation.
  • 6. The Commission, on the basis of the quotations recorded on the representative markets of the Community disclosed by the Member States, shall follow regularly the movement of prices and shall ascertain the levels referred to in paragraph 5.
  • This scenario also appeared highly likely on the basis of price quotations given by Chinese exporting producers to Community-based operators, and offers during major bicycle exhibitions in the Community.
  • Mr President, I cannot comment on that quotation because the Council has not considered this matter.
  • 3. The Member States concerned shall communicate to the Commission not later than midday on Thursday each week the quotations for the bovine animals referred to in paragraph 1 recorded on their respective markets during the seven-day period preceding the day on which the information is communicated.
  • 1. The market price for pig carcasses in a Member State shall be equal to the average of the quotations for pig carcasses recorded on the markets or quotation centres of that Member State listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 908/2006.
  • 1. The market price for pig carcases in a Member State shall be equal to the average of the quotations for pig carcases recorded on the markets or quotation centres of that Member State listed in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 2123/89.
  • The market price for pig carcasses in a Member State shall be equal to the average of the quotations for pig carcasses recorded on the markets or quotation centres of that Member State listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 908/2006.
  • Madam President, Commissioner, I would like to begin with a variation on a quotation from the poet Heinrich Heine: "If my thoughts at night to fisheries turn, many an hour will I toss and turn".
  • The GOC replied that the allegations in the complaint were based on quotations from the annual reports and it seemed that none of them concerned sampled companies.

Alternatives:

  • above the quotation
  • atop the quotation
  • adjacent to the quotation
  • beside the quotation
  • next to the quotation

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