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What does semiquote mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word semiquote? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"
  2. 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. (informal) A partly paraphrased quotation.
Verb
  1. To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.
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