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ref

ref

7 5.2
A source used to show where information comes from
  • noun
  • /rɛf/
translation icon : referencia
  • Table 3. Associations of nearest gas well proximity and symptoms: Ref, reference.
  • ref 3
  • adapted from ref
  • ref 15

But I feel like, you know, I feel like I earned it with that Franzen ref.

Examples

  • Based on a complex model of the transmission dynamics of HIV-1 (see refs 13 and 15).

    Academic text (1999)

  • I maybe I have some reference voltage, V ref, right?

  • We have done some work around impact at Parliament for REF and we are working with Research England on the KEF as well.

  • Enhancer-promoter interactions are essential for fine-tuning transcription, including transcription elongation (reviewed in refs 196, 197).

    Academic text (2018)

  • In her research paper, she included a ref to a study that supports her findings.

  • The author provided a detailed ref for each claim made in the article.

  • You should always check the ref section of a book to verify its sources.

Synonyms

source
vsref
∞ 2.3

A person or organization that gives information for news and research

is the general label for a mention rather than the origin of facts
citation
vsref
  • Specialized
49 5.1

A note showing where information comes from, like a book or article

is a broad label for any mention that provides information or proof
cross-reference
vsref
3 4.6

A note in a book that tells you where to find related information

is a broad term covering any mention used to provide evidence or information
bibliog
vsref
9.1

An entry giving details of one source used in a paper

is the general term for any mention used to provide information
renvoi
vsref
  • Specialized
9.9

A note that points to another part of a text for more information

is a general label for any mention used to point to information

Surface Forms

ref singular
refs plural

Etymology

Ref as a short form of reference means 'a source' or 'where information comes from'. So a ref in an article points readers to the original source used for the information.