Citing

//ˈsaɪtɪŋ// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Citation.

    "Authors frequently do not cite references that are more than three years old because manuscript referees often dismiss or devalue older citings."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of cite form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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adducementionquotesummonabduceaccuse

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"Swiss authorities have cancelled traditional fireworks displays in some areas during Wednesday's national holiday celebrations, citing the high risk of forest fires."

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