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Quote: Definition, Usage & Common Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：excerpt from a text (quote)

quote 🔊

/kwəʊt/

Words you copy from a book or speech to use in your own writing, to support an idea or show someone else's opinion.

Illustration of a quote as a text excerpt from a book with a thought bubble.

excerpt from a text 🔊

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/ˈɛksɜːpt frəm ə tɛkst/

A verbatim repetition or reproduction of words originally spoken or written by someone else, used for reference, authority, or illustration.

📁 Category：Language Evolution 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'quot', meaning 'how many', referring to a specific numbered part.

💡 Mnemonic

Quote: QUickly note Others' Useful Text Exactly.

📖 Example

To support his argument, he began his essay with a powerful quote from a famous scientist. 🔊 In order to reinforce his point, he started his essay by using a strong passage directly taken from the work of a renowned scientist.

🔗 Collocations

direct quote – An exact, word-for-word repetition of the source material.

famous quote – A well-known and often-repeated statement from a notable person.

quote a source – To formally cite or reference a specific text or person in one's work.

🔄 Synonyms

citation (n.) – A reference to a source, often including specific details like page number.

excerpt (n.) – A short extract taken from a larger text, film, or piece of music.

passage (n.) – A section of text from a book or other written work.

🚫 Antonyms

paraphrase (n.) – A restatement of a text or passage using different words, often to clarify meaning.

🌱 Derivatives

quotation (n.) – The act of quoting or the passage quoted; also a formal statement of a price.

misquote (v.) – To quote someone inaccurately.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Medieval Latin 'quotare', meaning 'to mark with numbers' or 'to number chapters'. In modern culture, obtaining a 'quote' is the essential first step in any formal business transaction or service request.

Meaning 2：price estimate (quote)

quote 🔊

/kwəʊt/

A statement that tells you how much money a job or service will cost.

Visual of a customer service representative presenting a price quote on screen.

price estimate 🔊

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/praɪs ˈɛstɪmət/

A formal statement detailing the estimated cost for a specific job, service, or product, provided before a transaction is agreed upon.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Before deciding on the renovation, we should get a detailed quote from at least three different companies. 🔊 Prior to making a final choice about the home improvement project, it is advisable for us to request a comprehensive cost breakdown from a minimum of three separate contractors.

🔗 Collocations

get a quote – To request or obtain a formal price estimate for goods or services.

free quote – A cost estimate provided without charge or obligation.

competitive quote – A price estimate that is favorably priced compared to others in the market.

🔄 Synonyms

estimate (n.) – An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, or cost of something.

quotation (n.) – A formal statement setting out the estimated cost for a particular job or service.

bid (n.) – An offer to do work or supply goods at a stated price; a tender.

🚫 Antonyms

invoice (n.) – A finalized list of goods sent or services provided, stating the sum due for payment.