citation needed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Used to designate an assertion or other statement as false, inaccurate, or requiring verification.
  2. Used ironically to designate an obvious fact that needs no support.

Pronunciation

/ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩ ˈniː.dɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-citation needed.wav /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈni.dɪd/ /-dəd/

Word forms

citation needed [citation needed]

Etymology

From a tag, first created in June 2005, used on the English Wikipedia website to mark statements in articles that require verification.

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