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cite

9 definitions • 14 examples
1
to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened:

Examples:

She cited three reasons why people get into debt.
cite something as something The company cited a 13 percent decline in new orders as evidence that overall demand for its products was falling.
2
to speak or write words taken from a particular writer or written work:

Examples:

She cites both T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf in her article.
3
to officially name or mention someone or something in a law court, or to officially request someone to appear in a court of law:

Examples:

be cited as He has been cited as the co-respondent in the divorce case.
be cited for The company has been cited twice for safety violations.
4
to praise someone in the armed forces publicly because of their brave actions:

Examples:

be cited for He was cited for bravery.
5
to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened, or to speak or write words taken from a written work:

Examples:

He cited a study of the devices as proof that the company knew they were dangerous.
Scientists cite this experiment as their main support for this theory.
6
To cite someone else’s words when speaking or writing is to use them:

Examples:

If you cite too many writers, readers will wonder if you have any ideas of your own.
7
In law, a person or organization which is cited is named in a legal action:

Examples:

The mine operator was cited with 33 violations of federal safety standards.
8
to praise someone publicly for something the person has done:

Examples:

He was cited for bravery.
9
to mention something because it proves an idea, explains why something happened, or is an example of what you mean:

Examples:

Johnson resigned from the board after just six months, citing "differences of opinion".
be cited as sth Effective marketing and low cost were cited as the main reasons for the recent increase in sales.

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