Zitieren — meaning in English

English meaning

• citation noun A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
• quote noun A short passage of words repeated from someone else.

Senses

Zitieren is used for these senses in English:

• citation The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.
• quote (transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price; to estimate.

citation — full definition

1. noun A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
2. noun An official order to appear before a court, or a formal notice of a minor offence such as a traffic violation.
3. noun A formal statement recognising someone's achievement or bravery.

quote — full definition

1. noun A short passage of words repeated from someone else.
2. noun A stated price for a job or service.
3. verb To repeat someone's exact words.

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