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Cite / Site / Sight

Different meanings

Cite a source, visit a site and see a sight.

Cite

Use when

You refer to a source, authority or example.

Example

“Please cite the relevant circular in the submission.”

Site

Use when

You mean a location or place, including a website.

Example

“The team inspected the proposed site.”

Sight

Use when

You mean vision, something seen or the act of seeing.

Example

“Keep the access card in sight during the inspection.”

Quick check

web sight, site a source

Source checked 2026-08-10 (opens in a new tab)