Word
quoting
Phoneticsquot·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/
UK/kwˈəʊtɪŋ/
Definitions
01repeating words
B1 · Intermediate
v. repeating the exact words that someone else said or wrote.
v. citing or repeating a passage from a text or speech, typically with attribution to the original author.
“The journalist was quoting the president's speech in her latest article.”
“By quoting the primary sources directly, the historian provided a more authentic perspective on the events of the nineteenth century.”
Usage
Often followed by a direct object or a prepositional phrase starting with 'from'.
Synonyms
02giving a price
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. stating a price for a piece of work or a service.
v. stating a fixed price for a specific job or service to a potential customer.
“The mechanic is quoting a high price for the engine repairs.”
“The contractor spent the afternoon quoting several different projects, carefully calculating the cost of materials and labour for each client.”
Synonyms
03a citation
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a statement or passage that has been repeated from another source.
n. the act or instance of citing a passage or statement; a quotation.
“The student's essay was full of quoting from famous poets.”
“The frequent quoting of legal precedents made the lawyer's argument much more persuasive to the jury.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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