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  1. semi-quotenoun

    A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"

  2. semi-quotenoun

    A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.

  3. semi-quoteverb

    To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.

  4. semi-quoteverb

    To modify a quote, adapting it to different circumstances but preserving the intent. "To semi-quote Shakespeare "

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of semi-quote in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of semi-quote in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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