quote

B2
Pronunciation
/kwəʊt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.

2 Definition

A quotation mark.

3 Definition

A summary of work to be done with a set price.

Example Sentences
  • After going over the hefty quotes, the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff.
4 Definition

A price set for a financial security or commodity.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To repeat the exact words of (a person).

Example Sentences
  • The writer quoted the president.
2 Definition

To repeat (the exact words of a person).

Example Sentences
  • The writer quoted the president's speech.
3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

To indicate verbally or by equivalent means the start of a quotation.

6 Definition

To observe, to take account of.