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Word: Reference
Speech Type: Noun
ˈrɛf(ə)rəns
the action of mentioning or alluding to something
Short Definition:action of mentioning or alluding to something
Examples:- he made reference to the enormous power of the mass media
- references to Darwinism and evolution
the use of a source of information in order to ascertain something
Short Definition:use of source of information
Examples:- popular works of reference
- a reference work
a letter from a previous employer testifying to someone's ability or reliability, used when applying for a new job
Short Definition:letter from previous employer testifying to someone's ability or reliability
Examples:- I was dismissed from the library, but with a good reference
Word: Reference
Speech Type: Verb
ˈrɛf(ə)rəns
provide (a book or article) with citations of sources of information
Short Definition:provide book or article with citations of sources of information
Examples:- each chapter is referenced, citing literature up to 1990
mention or refer to
Short Definition:mention or refer to
Examples:- the media referenced our association in almost 40 articles
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