a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; the students essay failed to list several important citations; the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book; the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
[ Syn: citation , acknowledgment , credit , reference , mention , quotation ]
cite (n.)
make reference to; His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
commend; he was cited for his outstanding achievements
[ Syn: mention ]
refer to; he referenced his colleagues work
[ Syn: reference ]
repeat a passage from; He quoted the Bible to her
[ Syn: quote ]
refer to for illustration or proof; He said he could quote several instances of this behavior
[ Syn: quote ]
advance evidence for
call in an official matter, such as to attend court