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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

    a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.: My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. reference noun (LOOK AT) C1 [ U ]

    • English (US)

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

    • Simplified

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

    • Cross-Reference

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

    • Reference in Arabic

      REFERENCE translate: رِسالة تَزْكِية, إشارة إلى, مَرْجِع....

    • Traditional

      REFERENCE translate: 論及, 提到;談到;論及, 引文, 引文出處;參考書目,...

    • Reference in Italian

      REFERENCE translate: referenza, riferimento, riferimento,...

    • Reference in Russian

      REFERENCE translate: ссылка, упоминание , справка,...

    • Reference Book

      REFERENCE BOOK definition: 1. a book of facts, such as a...

  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.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. Give credit where it's due.

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

    Learn the meaning of reference as a noun, verb, and preposition, with synonyms, example sentences, and word history. Find out how to use reference in different contexts, such as academic writing, law, philosophy, and commerce.

  7. 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.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of reference – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

    Learn the meaning of reference as a noun in English, with different uses and contexts. Find out how to say or write about someone or something, how to look at information, and how to write a letter of recommendation.

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

    Learn the meaning of reference as a noun in English, with different senses and usage notes. Find out how to use reference in idioms, collocations, and academic contexts.

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