Quoting: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
quoting
[ หkwลtiNG ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "quoting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น citaรงรฃo
- citaรงรฃo direta
- citaรงรฃo indireta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเฅเคงเคฐเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Zitat
๐ฎ๐ฉ kutipan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ cytat
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผ็จ
๐ซ๐ท citation
- citation directe
- citation indirecte
๐ช๐ธ cita
- citaciรณn
- citar
๐น๐ท alฤฑntฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุจุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ citace
๐ธ๐ฐ citรกt
๐จ๐ณ ๅผ็จ
๐ธ๐ฎ citacija
๐ฎ๐ธ tilvitnun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธัะฐัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแขแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sitata
๐ฒ๐ฝ cita
Etymology
The term 'quote' is derived from the Latin word 'quotare,' which means 'to mark a number.' The use of quoting in literature and speech has a long history, tracing back to ancient civilizations where scholars and philosophers would reference the works of others to support their own ideas. Over time, quoting became a formalized method of acknowledging sources, especially in academic and literary contexts. In the 14th century, the modern spelling 'quote' began to appear, and by the 16th century, the term had evolved to encompass both verbal and written forms. The practice of quoting plays a critical role in various fields, including law, science, and literature, as it promotes ethical scholarship and the free exchange of ideas.