# citing

Pronunciation: say "SY-ting" /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of cite. — present participle and gerund of cite
   - Simple: Present participle of cite. Use this form for an action happening now, often after a form of 'be'.
   - _The author keeps citing studies that support her theory._
   - _Citing a lack of evidence, the judge dismissed the case._

## Noun

2. An instance of quoting or referring to a source, especially as support or proof.
   - Simple: The act of naming a source or example to support what you say.
   - _The lawyer's citing of an obscure statute swayed the court._
   - _Each citing in the report points back to a verified document._

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