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cite vs credit

credit vs cite

cite and credit both are nouns.

cite and credit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
credit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cite and credit are synonyms defined as:
  • cite and credit: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Other synonyms of cite include acknowledgment, citation, mention, quotation, reference.
cite (noun) credit (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage recognition by a college or university that a course of studies has been successfully completed; typically measured in semester hours
used in the phrase `to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise
an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments
approval
an entry on a list of persons who contributed to a film or written work
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services
an accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items
money available for a client to borrow
cite (verb) credit (verb)
make reference to have trust in; trust in the truth or veracity of
commend give someone credit for something
repeat a passage from ascribe an achievement to
refer to for illustration or proof enter as credit
advance evidence for
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
refer to
Difference between cite and credit

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