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3 meanings

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1 —as in:
cited from the President's speech

Definition

to mention something or quote someone (to make a point)

She cited census statistics to prove her point.

cited = quoted

Other Uses (with this meaning)

She cited two Supreme Court cases that support her argument.

cited = listed

She cited Polonius' advice to his son from Shakespeare's Hamlet: "Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice."

cited = quoted

She cited the EPA report to make her point.

cited = quoted

Sources are cited in the endnotes.

cited = listed

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
William Shakespeare -- The Merchant of Venice

cite = quote

The citation goes on to say that the best time to dig wild potatoes "is in the spring as soon as the ground thaws...."
Jon Krakauer -- Into the Wild

citation = quotation (information written on that topic)

(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)

And 'The Devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.'
Ray Bradbury -- Fahrenheit 451

cite = quote

"One cubic centimetre cures ten gloomy sentiments," said the Assistant Predestinator citing a piece of homely hypnopaedic wisdom.
Aldous Huxley -- Brave New World

citing = quoting

He elaborated without encouragement, citing the advantages of Devon's physical hardening program and of a high school diploma when he did in good time reach basic training.
John Knowles -- A Separate Peace

citing = mentioning (things to make a point)

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2 —as in:
cited for valor

Definition

officially praise for something

She was cited for valor in Iraq.

cited = officially praised

Other Uses (with this meaning)

She was cited for her outstanding achievements at the school.

cited = officially praised

If I was head of the class on Graduation Day and made a speech and won the Ne Plus Ultra Scholastic Achievement Citation, then we would both have come out on top, we would be even, that was all.
John Knowles -- A Separate Peace

citation = public commendation (statement of praise)

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3 —as in:
cited for speeding

Definition

to officially mention someone in a legal matter - especially to charge someone with breaking the law or to demand they appear in court

She was cited for speeding.

cited = charged (with breaking the law)

Other Uses (with this meaning)

Should you fail to appear at a probation meeting, you may be cited to appear before a Judge to explain your absence.

cited = to charge someone with breaking the law or to demand they appear in court

Of course, thinks Connor, it could backfire on them, and the cops could cite them for jaywalking.
Neal Shusterman -- Unwind

cite = charge (with breaking the law)

Or be cited for contempt of this court.
Alexs Pate -- Amistad

cited = charged (with breaking the law)

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