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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ref•er•ence /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/USA pronunciation n., v., -enced, -enc•ing. n. - [uncountable] an act or instance of referring, as for information.
- a mention;
allusion:[countable]In her complaint she made numerous references to him as a witness. - a direction of the attention, as in a book, to some other book, passage, etc.: [uncountable]You make reference to several authors in your paper.[countable]the use of references in a term paper.
- [countable] the book, passage, etc., to which one is directed:You need at least five references in such a short term paper.
- use for purposes of information:[uncountable]a library for public reference.
- a book or other source of useful information:[countable]His book is an important medical reference.
- [countable]
- a person who can provide a statement or a letter about, or answer questions about, another's character, abilities, etc.:May I list you as one of my references in case a job interview comes up?
- a statement or letter regarding a person's character, abilities, etc.:She wrote him a glowing reference.
- regard or connection;
relation:[uncountable]I'm writing in reference to the job in the classified section.
v. [~ + object] - to mention in or as a reference:How many times has your work been referenced in other scholars' work?
adj. [before a noun] - of or for materials used for finding information:reference books; a library reference room.
See -fer-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ref•er•ence (ref′ər əns, ref′rəns),USA pronunciation n., v., -enced, -enc•ing. n. - an act or instance of referring.
- a mention;
allusion. - something for which a name or designation stands;
denotation. - a direction in a book or writing to some other book, passage, etc.
- a book, passage, etc., to which one is directed.
- See reference mark (def. 2).
- material contained in a footnote or bibliography, or referred to by a reference mark.
- use or recourse for purposes of information:a library for public reference.
- a person to whom one refers for testimony as to one's character, abilities, etc.
- a statement, usually written, as to a person's character, abilities, etc.
- relation, regard, or respect:all persons, without reference to age.
v.t. - to furnish (a book, dissertation, etc.) with references:Each new volume is thoroughly referenced.
- to arrange (notes, data, etc.) for easy reference:Statistical data is referenced in the glossary.
- to refer to:to reference a file.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . note, citation.
- 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . endorsement.
- 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . consideration, concern.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: reference /ˈrɛfərəns; ˈrɛfrəns/ n - the act or an instance of referring
- something referred, esp proceedings submitted to a referee in law
- a direction of the attention to a passage elsewhere or to another book, document, etc
- a book or passage referred to
- a mention or allusion: this book contains several references to the Civil War
- the relation between a word, phrase, or symbol and the object or idea to which it refers
- a source of information or facts
- (as modifier): a reference book, a reference library
- a written testimonial regarding one's character or capabilities
- a person referred to for such a testimonial
- (followed by to) relation or delimitation, esp to or by membership of a specific class or group; respect or regard: all people, without reference to sex or age
- (as modifier): a reference group
- terms of reference ⇒ the specific limits of responsibility that determine the activities of an investigating body, etc
vb (transitive)- to furnish or compile a list of references for (an academic thesis, publication, etc)
- to make a reference to; refer to
prep - with reference to: reference your letter of the 9th inst
Abbreviation: re
referential /ˌrɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/ adj |