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cite

The correct spelling is cite.

How to pronounce cite

verb

IPA: /saɪt/

Say it like: Sit-e

The correct spelling is cite. To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another. For example: "We used the number of cites as a rough measure of the significance of each published paper."

Usage Examples

We used the number of cites as a rough measure of the significance of each published paper.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
  2. 2.To list the source(s) from which one took information, words or literary or verbal context.
  3. 3.To summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.

noun

  1. 1.A citation

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