Definition of quote chapter and verse

quote chapter and verse

verb

• to cite a relevant excerpt from some text.

  If you have any questions, talk to Stan. He can quote from the documentation chapter and verse.

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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verse	Definitions include: Play or compete against someone in a game (mostly in video games).

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