The quote
Example: Quote repeats exact words spoken by person in story
Definition
"The quote" in journalism refers to the exact words spoken by a person that are repeated in a story to provide direct evidence or illustrate a point clearly and authentically.
Etymology
The phrase "the quote" comes from the verb 'quote,' which originates from the Latin word 'quotare,' meaning 'to mark a book with numbers.' Over time, it evolved to mean repeating someone's exact words, especially in writing or speech. Did you know that quoting was once mainly a scholarly practice before becoming widespread in journalism?
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"The quote" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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