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Meaning of citing
The primary meaning of the word "citing" is to quote or reference a source, especially in an academic or formal context.
Etymology of citing
The word "citing" comes from the Latin "citare", which means "to summon" or "to call", and is related to the verb "citare", which is also the source of the English word "cite".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the sense of summoning someone to appear in court, and later in the sense of referencing a source in an academic or formal context.
Synonyms
quoting
referencing
mentioning
alluding
crediting
acknowledging
attributing
sourcing
documenting
recording
noting
observing
commenting
remarking
noticing
pointing out
indicating
signaling
highlighting
emphasizing
underscoring
stressing
iterating
reiterating
restating
recapitulating
summarizing
paraphrasing
explaining
Definitions
- To quote or reference a source, especially in an academic or formal context, in order to support an argument or provide evidence.
- * To summon or notify someone to appear in court, typically as a witness or defendant.
Usage Examples
- The researcher was citing several studies to support her argument.
- * The lawyer was citing precedent in order to make her case.
- * The student was citing the textbook as a source for her essay.
Antonyms
ignoring
disregarding
omitting
neglecting
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
refuting
denying
contradicting
opposing
disagreeing
disputing
arguing
contesting
challenging
questioning
doubting
suspecting
distrusting