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cite

/saɪt/
English Definition
v. quote, mention
中文释义
引用,提及
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Economist Aiko Tanaka argues that remote work permanently reduced demand for downtown office space, citing vacancy rates that have remained elevated for years after the initial shift to remote work.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

Nutrition scientist Carla Mendes claims that plant-based diets provide sufficient protein for most adults, citing data on combined amino acid intake from varied plant sources.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

A recent survey of small business owners found that the most commonly cited obstacle to growth was not access to capital, as many assume, but difficulty finding workers with the specific technical skills the business required.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “cite”?

  1. A Have goal, aim for
  2. B To nullify; deny.
  3. C To refuse to give; hold back.
  4. D Quote, mention
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D — Quote, mention. “cite” means quote, mention.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “quote, mention”?

  1. A aspire
  2. B withhold
  3. C negate
  4. D cite
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D — cite. “cite” means quote, mention.

Common questions about “cite”

What does “cite” mean?

cite — quote, mention. In Chinese: 引用,提及.

How do you pronounce “cite”?

cite is pronounced /saɪt/.

How is “cite” used in a sentence?

Economist Aiko Tanaka argues that remote work permanently reduced demand for downtown office space, citing vacancy rates that have remained elevated for years after the initial shift to remote work.

Is “cite” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. cite is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “cite”?

cite(quote)

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