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Reference

ˈrɛf(ə)r(ə)n(t)s

Reference definitions

noun

Inflections:

reference references

the action of mentioning or alluding to something

"he made reference to the enormous power of the mass media"

Synonyms:
mention of allusion to comment on remark about
- a mention or citation of a source of information in a book or article
  
  "each chapter should have references to books covering the subject in greater depth"
- a source of information cited in a book or article
the use of a source of information in order to ascertain something

"popular works of reference"
- the sending of a matter to an authority for decision or consideration
  
  "the publishers reprinted and sold the work without reference to the author"
a letter from a previous employer testifying to someone's ability or reliability, used when applying for a new job

"I was dismissed from the library, but with a good reference"

Synonyms:
testimonial character reference recommendation good word backing
- a person who agrees to testify to someone's ability or reliability when they apply for a new job

verb

Inflections:

reference referenced references referencing

provide (a book or article) with citations of sources of information

"each chapter is referenced, citing literature up to 1990"
mention or refer to

"the media referenced our association in almost 40 articles"