cited
Variant of cite
cite
Definition
cite (sīt)
transitive verb cited cit′ed, citing cit′·ing
- to summon to appear before a court of law
- to quote (a passage, book, speech, writer, etc.)
- to refer to or mention as by way of example, proof, or precedent
- ☆ to mention in a citation (sense )
- Archaic to stir to action; arouse
Etymology: ME citen < OFr citer, to summon < L citare, to arouse, summon < ciere, to put into motion, rouse < IE base *kei- > Gr kinein, to move, OE hatan, to command
noun
Informal citation (sense )
cited
Usage Examples
Object
- exemption: In refusing to provide the information the Cabinet Office cited Exemptions 2, 7, 9 and 12 of the Code.
- passage: In our terms, some of the Old Testament passages cited are clearly taken out of context.
- article: Here are two of the relevant paragraphs from the cited article.
Preposition: as
- reason: Pressure of work and the availability of a wider range of holidays are cited as the main reasons for holidaying alone.
- example: For example, bullying is cited as an example of a problem to be addressed by the Commissioner.
- evidence: However, this is not necessarily a bad thing because VAT registration is often cited as further evidence of self employment.
- barrier: Health and safety legislation was also cited as a barrier to employing women in certain jobs.
- factor: Car emissions are cited as a major factor that contributes to global warming.
Modifying Another Word
- frequently: This will be a frequently cited source of knowledge in the field.
- commonly: The most commonly cited reason for retention problems was a perceived lack of career progression.
- therein: All other trade marks, product names and company names or logos cited therein are the property of their respective owners.
Preposition: in
- footnote: See " Lesson of Iraq's Mass Murder " cited in footnote 46.
- bibliography: Book recommendations - I have most of the tomes cited in the bibliographies and am anxious to add to the pile.
- text: References: References should be cited in the text of the paper.
- article: These partners have been cited individually in the article.
