What does sic mean?

Definitions for sic
sɪksic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sic, setadverb

    urge to attack someone

    "The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders"; "the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits"

  2. sicadverb

    intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)

Wikipedia

  1. Sic

    The Latin adverb sic (pronounced [siːk]; "thus", "just as"; in full: sic erat scriptum, "thus was it written") inserted after a quoted word or passage indicates that the quoted matter has been transcribed or translated exactly as found in the source text, complete with any erroneous, archaic, or otherwise nonstandard spelling, punctuation, or grammar. It also applies to any surprising assertion, faulty reasoning, or other matter that might be interpreted as an error of transcription. The typical usage is to inform the reader that any errors or apparent errors in quoted material do not arise from errors in the course of the transcription, but are intentionally reproduced, exactly as they appear in the source text. It is generally placed inside square brackets to indicate that it is not part of the quoted matter. Sic may also be inserted derisively or sarcastically, to call attention to the original writer's spelling mistakes or erroneous logic, or to show general disapproval or dislike of the material.

ChatGPT

  1. sic

    "Sic" is a Latin term meaning "thus" or "just as that". In writing, it is used in brackets after a quoted word or phrase to indicate that the quote has been transcribed exactly as found in the original source, complete with any erroneous or unconventional spelling, grammar, or other non-standard usage. It's a way of showing that any unusual aspects are intentionally written as originally found and not typos or errors in transcription.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sicadjective

    such

  2. Sicadverb

    thus

  3. Etymology: [L.]

Wikidata

  1. sic

    The Latin adverb sic added immediately after a quoted word or phrase, indicates that the quotation has been transcribed exactly as found in the original source, complete with any erroneous spelling or other nonstandard presentation. The notation's usual purpose is to inform the reader that any errors or apparent errors in the transcribed material do not arise from errors in the course of the transcription, and the errors have been repeated intentionally, i.e., that they are reproduced exactly as set down by the original writer or printer. It may also be used as a form of ridicule or as a humorous comment, drawing attention to the original writer's spelling mistakes or emphasizing his or her erroneous logic. Sic is generally placed inside square brackets "[ ]", or in parentheses "", and traditionally in italics, as is customary when printing a foreign word.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Sic

    sik, adv. so, thus—printed within brackets in quoted matter to show that the original is being correctly reproduced, even though incorrect or wrong.—Sic passim, so throughout.

  2. Sic

    sik, Siccan, sik′an, adj. Scotch forms of such.—adj. Sic′-like, for such-like, of the same kind.

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Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. SIC

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sic is ranked #60045 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Sic surname appeared 336 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Sic.

    71.1% or 239 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    25% or 84 total occurrences were White.
    1.4% or 5 total occurrences were Black.
    1.4% or 5 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sic in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of sic in a Sentence

  1. Taylor Budowich:

    Today, magistrate Judge Reinhard [sic] rejected the DOJ’s cynical attempt to hide the whole affidavit from Americans, no redactions should be necessary and the whole affidavit should bereleased, given the Democrats’ penchant for using redactions to hide government corruption, just like they did with the Russia hoax.

  2. Mayor Angelyne Butler:

    However, let me be very clear, the allegations is [sic] an absolute, complete and utter farce.

  3. Adukeo Ogundiya:

    Then for [ sic ] next 30 minutes there were [ sic ] shooting, they opened fire, just shooting.

  4. Angela Knight:

    Any change to Libor will cause mega probs (sic) except at fringes. I do not want to do a consultation ... We need to reinforce Libor not change.

  5. Tanner Miller:

    It's been currently sitting at [sic] the governor's desk waiting for a response for it to be signed, hopefully a follow through on his promise, the same promise that he made that he would welcome me back down, and I'd be able to create another memory for my son.

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