reference Synonyms

reference Meaning

Wordnet

reference (n)

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

an indicator that orients you generally

a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts

a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability

the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to

the act of referring or consulting

a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to

(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to

Wordnet

reference (v)

refer to

Webster

reference (n.)

The act of referring, or the state of being referred; as, reference to a chart for guidance.

That which refers to something; a specific direction of the attention; as, a reference in a text-book.

Relation; regard; respect.

One who, or that which, is referred to.

One of whom inquires can be made as to the integrity, capacity, and the like, of another.

A work, or a passage in a work, to which one is referred.

The act of submitting a matter in dispute to the judgment of one or more persons for decision.

The process of sending any matter, for inquiry in a cause, to a master or other officer, in order that he may ascertain facts and report to the court.

Appeal.

reference Sentence Examples

  1. The teacher referred students to the textbook for additional information.
  2. The doctor's referral letter allowed me to see a specialist.
  3. The library keeps a reference section with encyclopedias and dictionaries.
  4. The reference book provided valuable insights into historical events.
  5. The reference librarian assisted me in finding relevant sources for my research.
  6. The recipe referenced specific ingredients and cooking techniques.
  7. The legal document made reference to previous court cases.
  8. The speaker's reference to current events kept the audience engaged.
  9. The artist referenced traditional techniques in their modern paintings.
  10. The website served as a reference point for obtaining up-to-date news and information.

FAQs About the word reference

a remark that calls attention to something or someone, a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage, an indicator that orients you ge

source, quotation,authority,citation, caption, cross-reference, excerpt, extract, footnote, note

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The teacher referred students to the textbook for additional information.

The doctor's referral letter allowed me to see a specialist.

The library keeps a reference section with encyclopedias and dictionaries.

The reference book provided valuable insights into historical events.