Citing: meaning, definitions and examples

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citing

 

[ หˆsaษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

academic writing

Citing refers to the practice of quoting or referencing a source of information or ideas that are used in your work. It is an essential part of academic writing, helping to give credit to original authors and providing evidence to support your arguments.

Synonyms

mentioning, quoting, referencing.

Examples of usage

  • In her thesis, she was careful to cite all of her sources accurately.
  • When writing an essay, it's important to cite any data or quotations.
  • Citing works not only avoids plagiarism but also enhances the credibility of your research.
Context #2 | Verb

legal context

In legal contexts, citing typically involves referencing a legal precedent or statute in order to support an argument or claim in a court case. This practice is fundamental in the legal profession to uphold the rule of law.

Synonyms

alluding, invoking, referencing.

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer cited several cases in his argument before the court.
  • Citing relevant laws is crucial for building a strong case.
  • She cited the statute that related directly to her client's defense.

Translations

Translations of the word "citing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น citaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคงเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zitat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kutipan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cytowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•็”จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท citation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์šฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชุจุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ citace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ citรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•็”จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ citiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilvรญsun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–ะปั‚ะตะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istinad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cita

Etymology

The term 'citing' comes from the Middle French word 'citer', which means 'to quote.' This, in turn, has its roots in Latin 'citare,' meaning 'to summon' or 'to call.' The practice of citing has evolved over centuries, becoming an integral aspect of scholarly and legal writing. In the early days of academia, citations were less formalized but were still used to acknowledge sources of knowledge. As the importance of intellectual property and originality grew, especially during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, structured citation practices began to emerge. Today, citation styles such as APA, MLA, and Chicago have standardized how we cite sources across various fields, ensuring that authors receive appropriate credit for their contributions and that readers can trace the origin of ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,792 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.