verb
- to quote incorrectly or inaccurately
Usage: formal
Examples
- The student was penalized for misciting the source in her research paper.
- Be careful not to miscite the statistics when presenting your findings.
- The journalist apologized for misciting the official’s statement.
- Academic integrity requires that you never miscite your references.
- The lawyer was accused of misciting legal precedent in his argument.
- Double-check your quotations to avoid misciting important passages.