Quoting: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ“œ
Add to dictionary

quoting

 

[หˆkwลtiNG ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

citing sources

Quoting refers to the act of repeating or reproducing someone else's statement, text, or thoughts, often with attribution to the original speaker or author. It is commonly used in academic writing, journalism, and public speaking to support an argument or provide evidence. Proper quoting is essential to maintain credibility and avoid plagiarism. The quoted material is usually enclosed in quotation marks to differentiate it from original content.

Synonyms

citing, referencing, repeating.

Examples of usage

  • She is quoting a passage from the book.
  • In his essay, he is quoting various scholars.
  • The speaker was quoting famous leaders.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'quote' comes from the Latin word 'quotare', meaning 'to mark a number' or 'to quote'.
  • It entered the English language around the 14th century, initially used in relation to legal documents.

Pop Culture

  • Quoting famous lines from movies can create iconic moments; for example, 'Here's looking at you, kid' from 'Casablanca'.
  • Some quotes have become memes, showing how digital culture often takes a quote and turns it into humorous content online.

Literature

  • Many authors use quotes to add depth to their writing, allowing readers to connect with ideas expressed by others.
  • A famous quote from Shakespeare often quoted is, 'To be, or not to be: that is the question', illustrating existential thoughts.

Communication

  • In academic writing, quoting is essential for referencing sources and supporting arguments.
  • Effective use of quotes can enhance persuasive writing, as they lend credibility and authority to the claims being made.

Psychology

  • People often recall quotes more easily than paraphrased information, making quoting effective in communication.
  • Famous quotes can evoke emotions, influencing people's thoughts and actions in various situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "quoting" 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 cytat

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 citรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•็”จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ citacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilvitnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั‚ะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitata

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cita

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,663 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.