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- DictionaryCite/sīt/
verb
- 1. quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work: "authors who are highly regarded by their peers tend to be cited"
- 2. praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) for a courageous act in an official dispatch: "he has been cited many times for his contributions in the intelligence area"
noun
- 1. a citation. US
To cite something means to do right by whoever said it and give them credit — for instance, if you add a brilliant statement to a paper but you’re not the one who originally wrote it, you should cite, or point to, the original author.
cite (formal) to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying: She cited her heavy workload as the reason for her breakdown. quote to mention an example of something to support what you are saying: Can you quote me an instance of this happening?
to mention something as an example or proof of something else: The doctor cited the case of a woman who had died after taking the drug. cite verb [T] (LAW) to order someone to go to court because they have done something wrong: [ often passive ] A local farmer was cited for breaking environmental standards.
verb (used with object), cit·ed, cit·ing. to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense. to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited many instances of abuse of power. to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.
1. a. To quote or refer to (a book or author, for example) as an authority or example in making an argument. b. Law To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case. 2. To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof: cited several instances of insubordinate behavior. 3. a.
Apr 17, 2024 · [formal] She cites a favorite poem by George Herbert. Domestic interest rates are often cited as a major factor affecting exchange rates. Synonyms: quote, name, evidence, advance More Synonyms of cite. 2. transitive verb. To cite a person means to officially name them in a legal case.
1. : to write or say the words of (a book, author, etc.) : quote. The article cites several experts on the subject. 2. : to mention (something) especially as an example or to support an idea or opinion. The museum had often been cited as an example of successful fund-raising.
