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- Dictionaryreference/ˈrɛf(ə)rəns/
noun
- 1. the action of mentioning or alluding to something: "he made reference to the enormous power of the mass media" Similar
- 2. the use of a source of information in order to ascertain something: "popular works of reference"
verb
- 1. provide (a book or article) with citations of sources of information: "each chapter is referenced, citing literature up to 1990"
- 2. mention or refer to: "the media referenced our association in almost 40 articles"
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REFERENCE definition: 1. a mention of something: 2. a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of…. Learn more.
1. : the act of referring or consulting. 2. : a bearing on a matter : relation. in reference to your recent letter. 3. : something that refers: such as. a. : allusion, mention. b. : something (such as a sign or indication) that refers a reader or consulter to another source of information (such as a book or passage) c.
material contained in a footnote or bibliography, or referred to by a reference mark. use or recourse for purposes of information: a library for public reference. a book or other source of useful facts or information, such as an encyclopedia, dictionary, etc.
A reference is someone you can rely on to put in a good word for you when applying for a job. Or, a reference might be an outside source you use in a research paper. Don't forget: if you reference outside work, be sure to mention it in your bibliography or "list of references" so you don't get accused of plagiarism. Give credit where it's due.
Definition of reference noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
REFERENCE definition: 1. a few words that you say or write about someone or something: 2. relating to something: 3. the…. Learn more.
A reference is a statement written by someone who knows you and which describes your character and abilities. When you apply for a job, an employer might ask for references. The firm offered to give her a reference. Synonyms: testimonial, recommendation, credentials, endorsement More Synonyms of reference.
