Citing Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

Citation.

"The student was caught cheating by citing her textbook directly in her essay without using quotation marks or footnotes."

Verb

present participle of cite

"After citing several scientific studies to support his argument, the professor invited questions from the class."

In plain English: Citing means mentioning where you got information when you use it so people know you aren't stealing someone else's work.

"She is citing several recent studies to support her argument in the debate."

Example Sentences

"She is citing several recent studies to support her argument in the debate." verb

"He was arrested for stealing while citing an old family heirloom as his reason for taking it." verb

"The judge cited the defendant's lack of remorse during the sentencing hearing." verb

"She spent hours citing every excuse her teacher would accept before finally admitting she forgot the essay." verb