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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cite

/sʌɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does cite mean?

verb

To quote or refer to a source, especially a book, article, or document, by giving its title, author, and publication details. To mention or refer to something as an example or evidence.

Example

"The student was asked to cite the source of the information in her essay."

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