The quote
Example: Quote repeats exact words spoken or written by someone
Definition
"The quote" refers to the exact words spoken or written by someone that are repeated or cited to convey their original meaning, often used in communication, literature, and human resources to provide accurate references or evidence.
Etymology
The term "the quote" comes from the verb 'quote,' which derives from the Latin 'quotare,' meaning 'to mark a number of.' Originally used to indicate citing passages, "the quote" evolved to represent the precise words repeated from a source. Did you know that quoting was essential in preserving speeches before recording devices existed?
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"The quote" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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