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Meaning of quote

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

quote

Pronunciation:/kwəʊt/

noun

Definitions

  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.

    Example: 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

Definitions

  1. To repeat the exact words of (a person).

    Example: The writer quoted the president.

  2. To repeat (the exact words of a person).

    Example: 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.