0 to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened: --
1 to officially name or mention someone or something in a law court, or to officially request someone to appear in a court of law: --
2 to praise someone in the armed forces publicly because of their brave actions: --
He was cited for bravery.
3 to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened, or to speak or write words taken from a written work: --
The mine operator was cited with 33 violations of federal safety standards.
If you cite too many writers, readers will wonder if you have any ideas of your own.
Scientists cite this experiment as their main support for this theory.
He cited a study of the devices as proof that the company knew they were dangerous.
4 to praise someone publicly for something the person has done: --
He was cited for bravery.
5 to mention something because it proves an idea, explains why something happened, or is an example of what you mean: --
They cited fear of pain and discomfort as a reason to discontinue treatment.
However, even in this set, none of the works cited directly examined clinical decisions and social class.
While the result just cited is correct, it is only correct in some sense.
In the figures cited, 'household work' includes work in subsidiary agriculture.
However, the other studies cited here did not report any errors of this kind.
He begins by citing, and quickly dismissing, common arguments in favor of letting languages die.
Although the researchers just mentioned are highly respected, and well cited by their peers, their perspective is not mainstream.
Attempts to achieve political gains by citing the military commitment usually failed.
