Definitions

Just because I always question which is correct to use, and thus I'm always looking up the usage, I'm posting here so you know, too (from dictionary.com and Merriam-Webster)

So it seems ‘quote’ is a verb and ‘quotation’ is a noun. However, I’m still not sure if it correct to say I went to an art ‘exhibit’ or ‘exhibition’.

Exhibit

Verb, used with object (transitive)

--to offer for view or inspection (exhibit the newest iPods)

--to manifest or display outwardly, especially visible by signs or actions (exhibit anger or interest)

--to place on show for purposes of competition or demonstration

--to submit to a court ; to present/offer officially or in legal form

Verb, used without object (intransitive)

--to make or give an exhibition

--present something to public view

Noun

--an act or instance of exhibiting

--an object or collection of objects shown in an exhibition

Exhibition

Noun

--a public showing (of art, products, athletic skill)

--a large fair of extended duration

Quote

Verb (transitive)

--to speak or write from another source with credit acknowledgement

--to cite in illustration

--to state the bid/offer for a commodity/stock/bond

Verb (intransitive ; w/o object)

--to inform a hearer/reader that matter following is quoted

--to make a quotation

Quotation

Noun

--something that is quoted ; a passage quoted from a book, speech

--the act or process of quoting

--naming or publishing of bids and offers of prices/securities/commodities