cited answer

[/ˈsaɪtɪd ˈænsər/]
nounpl: cited answers
resposta citada
1. An answer or response that includes references, quotations, or attributions to sources, documents, or previous statements
The student provided a cited answer that referenced three academic journals.
O estudante forneceu uma resposta citada que fazia referência a três periódicos acadêmicos.
2. In legal or formal contexts, an answer that directly quotes or references established precedent, law, or authoritative sources
The lawyer's cited answer to the court included multiple references to previous rulings.
A resposta citada do advogado ao tribunal incluía múltiplas referências a decisões anteriores.
3. In academic or research settings, a response that provides proper documentation and attribution for claims made
A cited answer demonstrates academic integrity and scholarly rigor.
Uma resposta citada demonstra integridade acadêmica e rigor científico.
In both American and Brazilian academic cultures, providing a cited answer is considered essential for credibility and integrity. In university settings, failing to provide proper citations can result in plagiarism accusations. The term is particularly important in legal, scientific, and journalistic contexts where attribution and source verification are paramount.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
referenced answersourced answerdocumented answerattributed answerfootnoted answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsourced answeruncited answerunattributed answeroriginal answer without sources

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta citada
Standard academic and formal usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta com citações
More descriptive form commonly used in academic contexts
Portugal
resposta citada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in academic and legal contexts
General English-speaking contexts
cited answer
Common in academic papers, legal documents, and formal debates

Related Words

citationbibliographyattributionreferencesource materialquotationfootnoteendnote

Related Idioms & Phrases

back up your answer with sources
cite your sources
supported by evidence
well-documented response
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