writing vs cite

writing and cite both are nouns.

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

writing (noun)	cite (noun)
the activity of putting something in written form	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
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

writing (verb)	cite (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