reference vs cite

cite vs reference

reference and cite both are nouns.

reference and cite both are verbs.

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

As nouns, reference and cite are synonyms defined as:

reference and cite: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

Other synonyms of reference include acknowledgment, citation, credit, mention, quotation.

As verbs, reference and cite are synonyms defined as:

reference and cite: refer to

reference (noun)	cite (noun)
the act of referring or consulting	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to
a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
an indicator that orients you generally
a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to
(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

reference (verb)	cite (verb)
refer to	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

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