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How to pronounce quote
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What does quote mean?
nounA statement attributed to a person; a quotation.
“She loved reading quotes of famous people.”
A quotation mark.
A summary of work to be done with a set price; a quotation.
“After going over the hefty quotes, the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff.”
verbTo repeat (the exact words of a person).
“The writer quoted the president's speech.”
To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price; to estimate.
“Can you believe they quoted me $5,000?”
To name the current price, notably of a financial security.
particleUsed in speech to indicate the start of a quotation.
“She told me she was, quote, "too hot for you."”
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