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| ref·er·ence [ réffərənss ] |
noun (plural ref·er·enc·es) |
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1. mention: a spoken or written comment that either specifically mentions or calls attention to somebody or something or is intended to bring somebody or something to mind
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2. process of mentioning: the process of mentioning or alluding to somebody or something
  The document makes reference to three similar incidents.
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3. human resources statement of character and qualifications: a statement concerning somebody's character or qualifications, usually given to a potential employer
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4. North America somebody who recommends another: somebody who comments on another's character and qualifications, e.g. for a job
Please give the names and addresses of three references.
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5. applicability: applicability or relevance to or connection with a particular subject or person
spoke with special reference to the holiday
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6. source of information: a source of information, e.g. a dictionary or an encyclopedia
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often used before a noun
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a reference book
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7. footnote or bibliographical citation: a note directing a reader's attention to another source of information
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8. publishing
Same as reference mark
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9. identifying code: something, usually a set of letters or figures, that serves to identify somebody or something such as a customer, client, business letter, or a spot on a map
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often used before a noun
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a reference number
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transitive verb (past and past participle ref·er·enced, present participle ref·er·enc·ing, 3rd person present singular ref·er·enc·es) |
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1. compile references for book: to compile a list of references for a book, essay, or thesis
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2. use something as source: to use or refer to somebody or something as a source in the writing of something
The author referenced some rather obscure works.
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with or in reference to on the subject of
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