reference
/ˈɹɛf.(ə.)ɹəns/ verb C1- To provide a list of references for (a text). · You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.
- To cite, to use as a reference. · Reference the dictionary for word meanings.
- To mention, to refer to. · 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. · The given pointer will reference the actual generated data.
He/she/it references · Past referenced · Past participle referenced · -ing form referencing
Verb forms
- Base form
- reference
- He/she/it
- references
- Past
- referenced
- Past participle
- referenced
- -ing form
- referencing
From the library
‘Madame,’ said the president, ‘may reference be made to the Count of Monte Cristo, who is now, I believe, in Paris?’
This man’s reference is to a book.
“I may remind you,” Holmes continued, “that the professor’s salary can be ascertained in several trustworthy books of reference.
The incidents of the next few days are indelibly graven upon my recollection, and I can tell them without reference to the notes made at the time.
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