cite vs site?

[elfje]

I’ve notices some people referring to cites, others (me among them) use the word site.
By my humble knowledge, the correct word is Site.
Why use cite?

please enlighten me

[postcards]

Cite = Citation; Site = Website. As in: “Give me a cite for what you said on your site.”

[Jabba]

A site is a place where something is located. To cite is to adduce something as evidence ( among other meanings). A citation is something cited.

[elfje]

ah, i had never heard of citation being shortened to cite
thanks

[brianmelendez]

Both cite and site are words, with distinct meanings, so the “correct word” depends on which meaning the writer wants:

Main Entry: **cite **
Pronunciation: 'sIt
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): cit·ed; cit·ing
Etymology: Middle French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, rouse, summon, from frequentative of ciEre to stir, move – more at -KINESIS
Date: 15th century
1 : to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
2 : to quote by way of example, authority, or proof
3 a : to refer to; especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise b : to name in a citation
4 : to bring forward or call to another’s attention especially as an example, proof, or precedent
synonym see SUMMON
- cit·able /'sI-t&-b&l/ adjective

Main Entry: 1site
Pronunciation: 'sIt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, place, position, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin situs, from sinere to leave, allow
Date: 14th century
1 a : the spatial location of an actual or planned structure or set of structures (as a building, town, or monuments) b : a space of ground occupied or to be occupied by a building
2 a : the place, scene, or point of something b : one or more Internet addresses at which an individual or organization provides information to others often including links to other locations where related information may be found

Main Entry: 2site
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): sit·ed; sit·ing
Date: 15th century
: to place on a site or in position : LOCATE

From Merriam-Webster Online. The word “cite” is also used commonly as a truncated form for the noun “citation.”

Thus, please cite appropriate authority for your point, for example a good website.

[Q.E.D]

And of course, here’s the cite.

[elfje]

thanks, my question is answered.

moderator, please close this thread

cheers