What does “quote” mean?
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So a "quote" is when you repeat someone's exact words — like, word for word, exactly what they said or wrote.
For example, if your teacher said something really smart, you might tell your friend: "Let me read you a quote from my teacher" — and then you say her exact words.
It also works as a verb! Like, "She quoted the president in her essay" — meaning she used his exact words.
There's also a second meaning in everyday life — a "quote" can be a price someone gives you for a job. Like, "The builder gave me a quote for fixing the roof" — so he told you how much it would cost.
So basically, a quote is either someone's exact words, or an official price for a service!
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