quotate

Quotate is a neologism in English that functions as a verb meaning to quote a passage with attribution, typically in writing or online content. In some contexts, quotate can also be used as a noun to refer to a curated collection of quotations or to a software feature that extracts, formats, and attributes quotes from text.

Origins and usage remain informal and scattered; the term is not listed in major dictionaries. It appears chiefly in editorial, content-creation, and marketing contexts, where it is used to describe actions that go beyond a simple citation, emphasizing automated or organized quotation processes. As a brand name, quotate has been adopted by some tools and services that manage quotations or quote collections, though distinct products vary in scope.

Examples of usage are limited and often nonstandard: “The editor quotates passages from the interview for the article” or “Use the quotate feature to assemble properly attributed quotes.” Because “quotate” resembles the familiar verb “quote,” readers may interpret it as synonymous with quoting, but it remains less established.

See also: quote, quotation, quotation management, and branding or tooling related to quotation collection.