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Quote

/kwəʊt/

A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.

📖 Definitions of "Quote"

noun
  1. 1

    A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.

  2. 2

    A quotation mark.

  3. 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. 4

    A price set for a financial security or commodity.

verb
  1. 1

    To repeat the exact words of (a person).

    "The writer quoted the president."

  2. 2

    To repeat (the exact words of a person).

    "The writer quoted the president's speech."

  3. 3

    To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.

  4. 4

    (Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.

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