Definition of Cite
Cite
cite
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence or proof in a scholarly work;
e.g. All students must cite at least 3 other scholarly articles in their research papers.
(verb)
to refer to something;
e.g. The man was cited for his selflessness and commitment.
(verb)
to name or list in a citation;
e.g. The researcher has been cited in many reliable, scholarly articles.
(verb)
to bring forward or call to another's attention as an example or proof;
e.g. The superintendent cited the snow storm as a reason for cancelling school for the day.
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