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Uncommonquote
The correct spelling is quote.
How to pronounce quote
/kwəʊt/
nounIPA: /kwəʊt/
Say it like: Kwo-te
The correct spelling is quote. A quotation; a statement attributed to a person. For example: "After going over the hefty quotes, the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff."
Usage Examples
“After going over the hefty quotes, the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff.”
“The writer quoted the president.”
“The writer quoted the president's speech.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.
- 2.A quotation mark.
- 3.A summary of work to be done with a set price.
- 4.A price set for a financial security or commodity.
verb
- 1.To repeat the exact words of (a person).
- 2.To repeat (the exact words of a person).
- 3.To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
- 4.(Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.
- 5.To indicate verbally or by equivalent means the start of a quotation.
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