citing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.mentioning a book, author, or study to support your ideas.
v.referencing a specific source, such as a text or author, to provide evidence or authority for a claim. Transitive; requires a direct object.
Simple“She is citing several famous scientists in her research paper to prove her point.”
In context“The student was careful about citing every primary source used in the dissertation to avoid any accusations of academic dishonesty.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.mentioning something as a reason why something else happened.
v.mentioning or bringing forward something as a reason, justification, or example. Often used in formal reporting or legal contexts.
Simple“The company closed the factory, citing high costs and low sales.”
In context“The judge dismissed the case, citing a lack of physical evidence and inconsistent witness testimony.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.the act of naming a source or a specific mention of a rule.
n.the act of citation or a specific instance of referencing a source or legal authority.
Simple“The lawyer's citing of previous cases helped the jury understand the law.”
In context“The constant citing of obscure regulations made the contract difficult for the average person to read.”
Usage citing local
“Workers arrived to remove the graffiti, the Washington Post reported , citing Park Police officers at the site.”
“Citing people familiar with the matter, it claimed that recordings of dialogue between the pilots suggested it was the Captain, Sumeet Sabharwal, who had flipped the fuel switches.”