1. to quote or refer to (a book, paper, author, etc.) as evidence or support
2. to officially order someone to appear in court
Usage: legal
3. to give someone an official notice for breaking a law or rule

1. a citation or reference to a source
Usage: informal

Examples

• The student forgot to cite her sources in the research paper.
• Please cite the specific page number where you found that information.
• The officer cited him for speeding on the highway.
• The witness was cited to appear in court next Tuesday.
• The soldier was cited for bravery during the rescue mission.
• Make sure each cite in your bibliography is properly formatted.
• The professor asked us to cite at least five academic sources.