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quoting

/ˈkwɒtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does quoting mean?

verb

The act of repeating or quoting words spoken or written by someone else, or the words themselves. To quote someone or something is to repeat their words exactly, often to show that you agree with them or to make a point.

Example

"The politician was quoting the words of the president in her speech."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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