Dictionary definition · cite
noun
- a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage"the student's essay failed to list several important citations"
verb
- make reference to"he was named in connection with the invention"
- commend"he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
- refer to"he referenced his colleagues' work"
- repeat a passage from"He quoted the Bible to her"
- refer to for illustration or proof"He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
- advance evidence for
- call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).