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cited

 

[ หˆsaษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

academic referencing

Cited refers to the act of quoting or mentioning a source as evidence or justification in scholarly work. It is commonly used in research and academic writing to give credit to the original authors of the referenced material.

Synonyms

alluded to, mentioned, quoted, referenced

Examples of usage

  • The article cited several studies on climate change.
  • She cited his work to support her argument.
  • In her thesis, she cited numerous historical documents.
Context #2 | Verb

legal context

In a legal context, cited means to summon someone to appear in court or to refer to legal precedents in arguments. It is often used in legal documents to assert a legal claim or right.

Synonyms

called, referred to, summoned

Examples of usage

  • The defendant was cited for contempt of court.
  • They cited previous cases to strengthen their case.
  • The lawyer cited statutory provisions to support her motion.

Translations

Translations of the word "cited" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น citado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเฅ‡เค–เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zitiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikutip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cytowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•็”จใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท citรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ citado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alฤฑntฤฑ yapฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์šฉ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฐูƒูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ citovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ citovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•็”จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ navajan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitnaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั‚ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitat gษ™tirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ citado

Etymology

The word 'cited' comes from the Latin word 'citare', which means to call or summon. Over time, it transitioned into Middle English as 'cite', maintaining similar meanings related to quoting or referencing. The earliest known use of the term in English dates back to the 14th century, primarily in legal and academic contexts. Its usage has expanded significantly in contemporary times, especially with the rise of research publications and academic integrity, where citing sources accurately has become crucial in maintaining credibility and avoiding plagiarism. The etymological roots of 'cited' reflect the importance of voice and authority in discourse, emphasizing a scholarly duty to acknowledge those who laid the groundwork for current discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,163, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.