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quoting

The correct spelling is quoting.

How to pronounce quoting

verb

Say it like: Kwo-tin-g

The correct spelling is quoting. To repeat the exact words of (a person). For example: "The writer quoted the president."

Usage Examples

The writer quoted the president.

The writer quoted the president's speech.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To repeat the exact words of (a person).
  2. 2.To repeat (the exact words of a person).
  3. 3.To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
  4. 4.(Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.
  5. 5.To indicate verbally or by equivalent means the start of a quotation.

noun

  1. 1.A quoted statement; a quote.

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