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Authors frequently do not cite references that are more than three years old because manuscript referees often dismiss or devalue older citings.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