cite vs writing

cite and writing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cite	Yes	No	Yes	No
writing	Yes	No	No	No

cite (noun)	writing (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage	the activity of putting something in written form
	the act of creating written works
	the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
	letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language
	(usually plural) the collected work of an author

cite (verb)	writing (verb)
make reference to
commend
repeat a passage from
refer to for illustration or proof
advance evidence for
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
refer to