Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reference
noun
/ˈrɛf.ə.rəns/
Definition
The act of mentioning something to provide context or evidence.
Examples
- She included a reference to the article in her research paper.
- Can you provide a reference for your claims?
- His book received several references in academic journals.
Meaning
A way to indicate the source of information or help someone find more details about a topic.
Synonyms
- citation
- relationship
- source
- mention
