Definition of "mention" in English

noun

1. A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.

2. (Internet, plural only) A social media feed, a list of replies or posts mentioning a person.

verb

1. To make a short reference to something.

2. (philosophy, linguistics) To utter a word or expression in order to refer to the expression itself, as opposed to its usual referent.