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cite

cite

4 6.0
A brief note that shows where information comes from
  • noun
  • /saɪt/
  • Formal
translation icon : cita
  • Traditionally, journalistic coverage of societal conflict emphasizes the citing of major sources in such conflict.

Even more impressive than the raw number of citations is the range of disciplines where scholars have cited him.

Examples

  • In her dissertation, she made sure to cite every book and article she referenced.

  • Perhaps you could provide a cite to this "all available data"?

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  • Could you give me a cite to any of them?

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  • I have the exact cite somewhere, I'll locate it if anyone wants it.

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  • A Theory of Justice is the kind of book that you'll see cited in legal cases.

  • If you have anything resembling a cite, great, I'd love to see it.

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  • But I think the bigger issue is these verses that are cited so often in the New Testament.

  • Here is one cite in 1927 and two in 1929 that help to explain the phrase.

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  • And one of the best known examples that's usually cited, that is the the way the plovers behave.

  • As the often cited adage goes, amateurs talk tactics, Professionals study logistics.

Synonyms

reference
vscite
329 3.2

Mention of a source that shows where information comes from

focuses on a brief written acknowledgement rather than the broader act
citation
vscite
  • Specialized
49 5.1

A note showing where information comes from, like a book or article

is a short acknowledging note rather than a quoted passage or act
ref
vscite
7 5.2

A source used to show where information comes from

is specifically a short acknowledging note rather than the source itself
bibliog
vscite
9.1

An entry giving details of one source used in a paper

is a brief note acknowledging a source rather than a full list entry

How Detailed

bibliog
9.1
cite
  • Formal
4 6.0
note
1.0

Surface Forms

cite singular
cites plural

Etymology

Cite (noun) comes from the old Latin verb citare, which means 'to call' or 'bring forward' and is the same root you see in recite. So a cite is like a small 'call' that points the reader to the original source.