reference
/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/noun
Definitions
A relationship or relation (to something).
A measurement one can compare to.
Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
A person who provides this information; a referee.
verb
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To provide a list of references for (a text).
Example: You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.
To refer to, to use as a reference.
Example: Reference the dictionary for word meanings.
To mention, to cite.
Example: In his speech, the candidate obliquely referenced the past failures of his opponent.
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.