Quote
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English
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Verb
- To refer to a statement that has been made by someone else.
- To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
- (Com.) To name the current price of
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Noun
colloq. quote (plural: quotes)
- A statement attributed to someone else.
- A quotation mark.
- A summary of work to be done with a set price.
- A quotation.
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Usage note
In technically accurate English, "quote" is not a noun - it is a verb. For meanings 1,3,4 above use "quotation"; for 2 use "quotation mark". "Quote" has seen common colloquial use, however, so if you misuse it you may still be understood, but someone will probably correct you.
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