to cite
01
citera, nämna
to refer to something as an example or proof
Transitive: to cite a precedent or example
Exempel
The scientist cited previous experiments to support her hypothesis.
Forskaren citerade tidigare experiment för att stödja sin hypotes.
02
citera, berömma
to officially recognize and praise an individual for their brave or heroic actions
Transitive: to cite sb
Exempel
The soldier 's exceptional act of bravery led to him being cited by his commanding officer and awarded a medal for his selfless actions.
Soldatens exceptionella handling av mod ledde till att han citerades av sin befälhavare och belönades med en medalj för sina osjälviska handlingar.
03
citera, referera
to formally acknowledge or reference the source(s) of information, words, or literary or verbal context used in one's work
Transitive: to cite a source of information
Exempel
The author cited various novels and poems in the footnotes to illustrate literary techniques.
Författaren citerade olika romaner och dikter i fotnoterna för att illustrera litterära tekniker.
04
citera, nämna
to quote or reproduce the exact words from a written or spoken source
Transitive: to cite a passage
Exempel
The journalist cited interviews with eyewitnesses to report on the events accurately.
Journalisten citerade intervjuer med ögonvittnen för att rapportera om händelserna korrekt.
05
citera, kalla inför rätta
to officially summon or order someone to appear before a court or other judicial authority
Transitive: to cite sb
Exempel
The judge decided to cite the defendant's attorney for improper conduct.
Domaren beslutade att citera den åtalades advokat för olämpligt uppträdande.
Cite
01
a brief reference acknowledging the source of information or a quotation
