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    reference
    /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 mention ofallusion tocomment onremark about
    • 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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFERENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of reference in different contexts, such as mention, writing, letter, and look. Find out how to use reference in sentences and phrases with examples and synonyms.

    • Cross-Reference

      CROSS-REFERENCE definition: 1. a note in a book or document...

    • English (US)

      REFERENCE meaning: 1. a mention of something: 2. a writer or...

    • Reference Point

      Examples of how to use “reference point” in a sentence from...

    • Reference Library

      REFERENCE LIBRARY definition: 1. (a place for looking at) a...

    • Frame of Reference

      FRAME OF REFERENCE definition: 1. a set of ideas or facts...

    • Reference Group

      REFERENCE GROUP definition: 1. a group of people that...

    • Simplified

      REFERENCE translate: 论及, 提到;谈到;论及, 引文, 引文出处;参考书目,...

    • Bank Reference

      BANK REFERENCE definition: a statement from a bank saying...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › referenceReference Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word reference as a noun, adjective, and verb. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of reference.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › referenceREFERENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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 person to whom one refers for testimony as to one's character, abilities, etc.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › referenceReference - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREFERENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    REFERENCE definition: 1. a few words that you say or write about someone or something: 2. relating to something: 3. the…. Learn more.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreference noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    number/word/symbol. [countable] (abbreviation ref.) a number, word or symbol that shows where something is on a map, or where you can find a piece of information. The map reference is Y4. It is essential that an accurate grid reference is given.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFERENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word reference in English, with synonyms, examples, and pronunciation. Find out how to refer to someone or something, consult a source of information, or give a testimonial.

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