Cited Meaning in English
word · lemma: cite
ˈsaɪtəd/, /ˈsaɪtɪd
SY-tid
sˈaɪtɪd
SY-tid
Definition
Mentioned as evidence or an example, often in writing, research, or legal situations. It is the past tense of "cite."
Usage & Nuances
Common in academic, legal, or formal contexts: 'cited sources,' 'cited as evidence.' Sometimes confused with 'site' (place) or 'sight' (seeing). Frequently paired with 'heavily,' 'frequently,' 'often.' Rarely used in casual conversation.
Spanish: citado - mencionadoPortuguese (BR): citado - mencionadoPortuguese (PT): citado - mencionadoChinese (Simplified): 引用Chinese (Traditional): 引用Hindi: उल्लेखित - उद्धृतArabic: مذكور - مستشهد بهBengali: উল্লেখ করা হয়েছিল - উদ্ধৃত করা হয়েছিলRussian: упоминался - цитировалсяJapanese: 引用されたVietnamese: được trích dẫnKorean: 인용되었다Turkish: atıfta bulunuldu - alıntılandıUrdu: حوالہ دیا گیاIndonesian: dikutip
Example Sentences
He cited three books in his essay.
basic
The article was cited by many researchers.
basic
She cited a famous law as her reason.
basic
They cited lack of evidence as the main problem in the case.
natural
The report was heavily cited in later studies.
natural
When asked for proof, he cited several statistics from the survey.
natural