citing

/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: citings

Meaning · English

Citation.

Noun

Examples

Authors frequently do not cite references that are more than three years old because manuscript referees often dismiss or devalue older citings.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “citing” mean?

Citation.

Is “citing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.