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Quote
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citattecken, citaten
(plural) another way of saying quotation marks
What are "quotes"?
Quotes are punctuation marks used to enclose direct speech, written dialogue, or text that is being cited from another source. They typically come in pairs, either as double quotes (“ ”) or single quotes (‘ ’). For example, in the sentence "The teacher asked, 'Are you ready?'" the quotes indicate the exact words spoken by the teacher. Quotes are also used to highlight specific terms or phrases, making it clear that the enclosed text is significant or borrowed from another source. By clearly marking spoken or cited content, quotes help maintain accuracy and clarity in writing.
Example
The novelist included quotes from historical figures to add authenticity to the narrative.
He added quotes to emphasize the sarcastic remark in his message.
She used quotes to highlight the exact words of the famous author in her essay.
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citat, utdrag
a sentence from a speech, book, etc. that is repeated somewhere else because it is wise or interesting
Example
" The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, " remains one of Franklin D. Roosevelt 's most memorable quotes from his inaugural address.
to quote
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citat, nämna
to use a specific statement, source, etc. as evidence or an example
Transitive: to quote a source
Example
In his essay, the author quoted several experts to support his argument on climate change.
The historian quoted primary sources from the era to provide evidence for her research.
The student quoted a historical document to support his argument about the cultural significance of a particular event.
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citat, återge
to say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.
Transitive: to quote sb | to quote a sentence or passage
Example
The professor quoted Albert Einstein 's famous statement, " Imagination is more important than knowledge. "
The politician quoted Winston Churchill, saying, " Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. "
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citera, ange
to indicate or signify the beginning of a direct quotation
04
citat, skatta
to estimate how much money something will cost
Ditransitive: to quote sb an amount of money
Transitive: to quote an amount of money for a service
Example
The car mechanic quoted $ 500 for the repairs to the engine.
The insurance company quoted a monthly premium of $ 150 for the coverage.
The contractor quoted us $10,000 for the kitchen renovation.
Exempel
The novelist included quotes from historical figures to add authenticity to the narrative.
He added quotes to emphasize the sarcastic remark in his message.
She used quotes to highlight the exact words of the famous author in her essay.
The teacher instructed the students to use quotes around the dialogue in their stories.
When writing academic papers, it's important to cite sources correctly with quotes around the borrowed text.
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