referenced
- adjective
- /ˈrɛfərənsd/
- Formal
- Her thesis was impressive, as it was thoroughly referenced with recent studies and data.
Examples
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In the bibliography, I found the referenced articles that supported the author's claims.
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The research paper included a well-researched section with all the referenced sources listed at the end.
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What was the if you know, what was the most referenced verse in the Bible?
Synonyms
About giving credit to other writers or sources in writing
Proved by written or official papers
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Etymology
The word referenced comes from the verb refer, which originally meant 'to carry back' or 'to point back' to something. A reference is something that 'points back' to its source, so a referenced article shows the books or papers readers can check.