quotes
noun
- 1
A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.
- 2
A quotation mark.
- 3
A summary of work to be done with a set price.
“After going over the hefty quotes, the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff.”
- 4
A price set for a financial security or commodity.
verb
- 1
To repeat the exact words of (a person).
“The writer quoted the president.”
- 2
To repeat (the exact words of a person).
“The writer quoted the president's speech.”
- 3
To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
- 4
(Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.
- 5
To indicate verbally or by equivalent means the start of a quotation.
- 6
To observe, to take account of.
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