Cite: meaning, definitions and examples

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cite

[ saɪt ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 citar

🇮🇳 उल्लेख करना

🇩🇪 zitieren

🇮🇩 mengutip

🇺🇦 цитувати

🇵🇱 cytować

🇯🇵 引用する (いんようする)

🇫🇷 citer

🇪🇸 citar

🇹🇷 alıntı yapmak

🇰🇷 인용하다

🇸🇦 اقتبس

🇨🇿 citovat

🇸🇰 citovať

🇨🇳 引用 (yǐnyòng)

🇸🇮 citirati

🇮🇸 vitna í

🇰🇿 дәйексөз келтіру

🇬🇪 ციტირება

🇦🇿 sitat gətirmək

🇲🇽 citar

Word origin

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.