qtd
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A word used to show words taken from another source
- other
- Formal
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citado
- The statement, qtd in the article, was originally made by the CEO.
Examples
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Several statistics, qtd from the survey, support the main argument.
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In her article, she qtd several experts to support her argument.
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The author, as qtd in the introduction, explains the theory in detail.
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He said, "This is crucial for our success" qtd from the last meeting.
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The researcher cited a famous theory as qtd in her paper to strengthen her argument.
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The book includes several key ideas qtd from interviews with leading experts.
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In her presentation, she used statistics qtd from the latest report to illustrate her points.
Surface Forms
qtd main
Etymology
Qtd comes from the word quoted, meaning 'taken from another source'. A helpful way to remember it is that writers use qtd to mark a sentence or idea that they have copied or cited.