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Meaning of reference

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

reference

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

noun

Definitions

  1. A relationship or relation (to something).

  2. A measurement one can compare to.

  3. Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.

  4. A person who provides this information; a referee.

verb

Definitions

  1. To provide a list of references for (a text).

    Example: You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.

  2. To refer to, to use as a reference.

    Example: Reference the dictionary for word meanings.

  3. To mention, to cite.

    Example: In his speech, the candidate obliquely referenced the past failures of his opponent.

  4. To contain the value that is a memory address of some value stored in memory.

    Example: The given pointer will reference the actual generated data.