cite meaning and definition

CITE noun

Definition of cite (noun)

1. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
   • "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
   • synonyms: acknowledgment, citation, credit, mention, quotation, reference

CITE verb

Definition of cite (verb)

1. make reference to
   • "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
   • synonyms: advert, bring up, mention, name, refer
2. commend
   • "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
   • synonyms: mention
3. refer to
   • "he referenced his colleagues' work"
   • synonyms: reference
4. repeat a passage from
   • "He quoted the Bible to her"
   • synonyms: quote
5. refer to for illustration or proof
   • "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
   • synonyms: quote
6. advance evidence for
   • synonyms: abduce, adduce
7. call in an official matter, such as to attend court
   • synonyms: summon, summons