What is word from a text or speech spoken by another person called?

The word from a text or speech spoken by another person is called a quotation.

Here are some other terms related to quoting:

* Quote: A shorter, more informal way to refer to a quotation.

* Direct quote: A verbatim reproduction of the original words, often enclosed in quotation marks.

* Indirect quote: A paraphrase or summary of the original words, without using quotation marks.

* Attribution: The statement indicating the source of the quote, often using phrases like "according to..." or "as [speaker/writer] said...".