citable
Able to reference
Citable describes something that can be cited—quoted or referenced as a source or authority.
A citable source meets standards for academic or professional reference.
A citable offense is one that can result in a citation or ticket.
The spelling citeable also appears.
Worthy of acceptance
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- verifiableAble to be proven
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- evidence-basedSupported by verified data
substantiated · factual · documented · authenticated · validated · official · recognized · established
Evaluated by field experts
- journalRecord of daily events
- publicationIssued written material
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- bibliographyList of cited works
footnote · thesis · dissertation · monograph · article · abstract · academic · conference
credible
Worthy of acceptance
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- verifiableAble to be proven
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
evidence-based · substantiated · factual · documented · authenticated · validated · official · recognized · established · reputable
peer-reviewed
Evaluated by field experts
- journalRecord of daily events
- publicationIssued written material
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
bibliography · footnote · thesis · dissertation · monograph · article · abstract · academic · conference · empirical
memorable
Worth holding onto
epigram · aphorism · soundbite · excerpt · passage · phrase · quip · remark · statement · notable
citableuncitable
Cannot be formally referenced
unpublished · unverifiable · unsourced · hearsay · undocumented
citableinadmissible
Not allowed as evidence
hearsay · unreliable · excludable · secondhand · rumor