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Meaning of the word citing in English

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citing

Verb

1.

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

Example:
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authors who are highly regarded by their peers tend to be cited
Synonym:
quote reproduce mention adduce instance point to specify name bring up advance invoke
2.

praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) for a courageous act in an official dispatch.

Example:
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he has been cited many times for his contributions in the intelligence area
Synonym:
commend praise recognize
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