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cite

 

[ saษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To quote or refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement.

Synonyms

mention, quote, refer to

Examples of usage

  • She cited several experts to support her claims.
  • The student cited the textbook in her research paper.
Context #2 | Verb

legal

To summon (someone) to appear before a court.

Synonyms

issue a summons, summon

Examples of usage

  • The judge cited the witness to testify in the trial.
  • He was cited for contempt of court.
Context #3 | Noun

academic

A quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.

Synonyms

quotation, reference

Examples of usage

  • The professor included several citations in his research paper.
  • The article lacked proper citations.

Translations

Translations of the word "cite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น citar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเฅ‡เค– เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zitieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengutip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cytowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•็”จใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ„ใ‚“ใ‚ˆใ†ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท citer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ citar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alฤฑntฤฑ yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์šฉํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชุจุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ citovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ citovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•็”จ (yวnyรฒng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ citirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitna รญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะนะตะบัำฉะท ะบะตะปั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitat gษ™tirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ citar

Etymology

The word 'cite' originated from the Latin word 'citare', which means 'to summon' or 'to call'. Over time, the meaning of 'cite' expanded to include the act of quoting or referring to a source. The legal usage of 'cite' to summon someone to court dates back to medieval times, where it was used in various legal proceedings. In academic contexts, 'cite' has become synonymous with providing proper references and citations in scholarly works.

See also: citation, citer, incite, inciter.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,001 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.