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   ref·er·ence

   /ˈref(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 aboutcitation ofinstance of
   • ▪ 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 book or passage cited with a reference. Similar sourceinformation sourcecitationauthoritycreditnotefootnotebibliographical databibliography
   • 2. the use of a source of information in order to ascertain something: "popular works of reference"
   • ▪ the sending of a matter for decision or consideration to some authority: "he demanded the immediate reference of the whole dispute to the United Nations" Similar referraltransferpassing onhandoverdirectionremission
   • 3. 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" Similar testimonialcharacter referencerecommendationgood wordbackingcredentialsdated:character
   • ▪ a person who agrees to testify to someone's ability or reliability when they apply for a new job. US

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

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   The meaning of REFERENCE is the act of referring or consulting. How to use reference in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFERENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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

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   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.

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

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

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   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.

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

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   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...

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   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.