citess Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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