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quoting
Quoting (noun) means a statement repeated word for word from another source. Example: “The essay was mostly quoting from other people's work rather than original analysis.”
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A statement repeated word for word from another source.
"The essay was mostly quoting from other people's work rather than original analysis."
"The speaker's quoting of the poem made the audience fall silent."
"Careful quoting, with the source named, is essential in academic writing."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of repeating exact words, or the quote itself.
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What does “quoting” mean?
The word “quoting” means a statement repeated word for word from another source. In plain terms, the act of repeating exact words, or the quote itself.
How do you use “quoting” in a sentence?
Here is “quoting” used in a sentence: “The essay was mostly quoting from other people's work rather than original analysis.”
What part of speech is “quoting”?
“Quoting” is a noun.
Is “quoting” a common word?
“Quoting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?
Quoting means repeating a statement word for word from another source, while paraphrasing means restating someone's ideas in your own words. Quoting requires exact wording, whereas paraphrasing allows for rewording while preserving the original meaning.
When should you use quotation marks when quoting someone?
Quotation marks should be used whenever you are quoting — repeating someone's words exactly as they were said or written. This distinguishes a direct quote from a paraphrase, which doesn't require quotation marks since the wording has been changed.
What is the difference between quoting and citing a source?
Quoting specifically means repeating a statement word for word, while citing a source is the broader practice of crediting where information came from, which may or may not involve an exact quotation. You can cite a source while paraphrasing rather than quoting it directly.
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