What is the meaning of mention?

noun

• A remark that calls attention to something or someone.
  • usage: "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife"
  • synonyms: reference
• A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, quotation
• An official recognition of merit.
  • usage: "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
  • synonyms: honorable mention

verb

• Make reference to.
  • usage: "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
  • synonyms: advert, bring up, cite, name, refer
• Make mention of.
  • usage: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
  • synonyms: note, observe, remark
• Commend.
  • usage: "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
  • synonyms: cite