reference

Definition

• n. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
• n. the act of referring or consulting
• n. a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to
• n. the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to

Word forms

Past tense

referenced

Past participle

referenced

Present participle

referencing

Third person singular

references

Example sentences

1. n.

   I included a reference section at the end of my report for all the sources I used.

2. vt.

   Please reference the book when you write your essay.

3. vt.

   In her speech, she referenced several studies to support her argument.

4. vi.

   Many authors reference previous works to build upon them.

5. n.

   The reference in the article was crucial for understanding the topic.