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- [sahyt]
- /saɪt/
- /saɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahyt]
- /saɪt/
Definitions of citing word
- verb with object citing to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense. 1
- verb with object citing to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited many instances of abuse of power. 1
- verb with object citing to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court. 1
- verb with object citing to call to mind; recall: citing my gratitude to him. 1
- verb with object citing Military. to mention (a soldier, unit, etc.) in orders, as for gallantry. 1
- verb with object citing to commend, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty. 1
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Origin of citing
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin citāre to summon before a church court; in Latin, to hurry, set in motion, summon before a court, frequentative of ciēre to move, set in motion
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Parts of speech for Citing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
citing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
citing usage trend in Literature
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noun citing
- mentioning — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
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Matching words
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