cited
ˈsaɪtɪd
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Definition of cited - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
evidencementioned as an example or proof
  • The book was cited as a reference in the research paper.
mentioned quoted referenced
2.
legalTECH.summoned to appear in courtTECH.
  • The driver was cited for speeding and had to appear in court.
subpoenaed summoned
3.
academicTECH.having a citation or referenceTECH.
  • The cited article was published last year.
noted referenced
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Origin of cited

Latin, citare (to summon)

Terms with cited included in their meaning

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quotedadj.
cited
repeated from a text or speech
documentation
not mentioned or cited in a document
authority
cited as an authority or example
ibidemadv.
citation
in the same place as previously cited
IFacr.
acr: impact factor
number showing how often a journal is cited
ll.abbr.
abr: locis
in the places mentioned or cited
abr: loco citato
in the place in the text just cited
citation
in the place previously cited in a text

Examples of cited in a sentence

  • Her work was frequently cited in academic circles.
  • She was cited for contempt of court.
  • The company was cited for numerous safety violations.
  • The cited research supports the new theory.
  • Her cited work is frequently referenced in studies.

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  1. French:cité, cité à comparaître, ...
  2. German:zitiert, vorgeladen, ...
  3. Italian:citato, citato in giudizio, ...
  4. Spanish:mencionado, convocado, ...
  5. Portuguese:citado, intimado, ...
  6. Chinese:被引用的, 被传唤的, ...
  7. Japanese:引用された, 召喚された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَذْكُور, مُسْتَدْعًى, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְצוּטָט, מוּזְמָן לְבֵית הַמִּשְׁפָּט, ...
  10. Russian:цитируемый, вызванный в суд, ...
  11. Ukrainian:згаданий, викликаний, ...
  12. Hindi:उद्धृत, तलब किया गया, ...
cite
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Definition of cite - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
acknowledgemention as an honor or example
  • The professor was cited for outstanding contributions to research..
mention quote reference
2.
literatureTECH.quote a passage or words from a sourceTECH.
  • She cited a famous author in her essay.
mention quote refer
3.
legalRareofficially summon someone to appear in courtRare
  • The judge cited him for contempt of court.
subpoena summon

Noun

1.
writingshort note recognizing a source
  • Include a cite for every quote used.
citation reference
2.
referenceinformal term for a citation
  • The professor asked for a cite in the essay.
citation mention reference
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Expressions with cite

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provide detailed evidence or references
He cited chapter and verse to prove his point during the debate.
summon someone to attend a legal proceeding
The judge cited him to appear in court.

Origin of cite

Latin, citare (to summon)

Examples of cite in a sentence

  • The article was cited in several academic papers.
  • The professor cited several studies in his lecture.
  • He cited the original text to support his argument.
  • The officer cited her for failing to appear.
  • He was cited to testify in the trial.
  • Each cite must follow the citation style.

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  1. French:citer, citation, ...
  2. German:erwähnen, Quellenhinweis, ...
  3. Italian:citare, citazione, ...
  4. Spanish:citar, cita, ...
  5. Portuguese:citar, citação, ...
  6. Chinese:表彰, 引文, ...
  7. Japanese:表彰する, 出典, ...
  8. Arabic:أَوْرَدَ, استشهاد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְצַיֵּן, אַסְמַכְתָּה, ...
  10. Russian:отмечать с почестями, ссылка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:згадувати як приклад, посилання, ...
  12. Hindi:सम्मानित करना, संदर्भ, ...

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