Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reference
noun
/ˈrɛfərəns/
Definition
The act of mentioning something or someone to provide support or information.
Examples
- She included a reference to the article in her paper.
- The teacher asked for a reference to the textbook used in the course.
- His resume had several professional references listed.
Meaning
Reference can mean a citation to a source, or it can refer to using specific information to support an argument or claim.
Synonyms
- citation
- mention
- source
- remark
- note
