to reference
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3.2
- verb
- /ˈrɛfərəns/
:
hacer referencia a
- In her essay, she referenced several studies to support her argument.
- authors reference
By the way, in there I referenced dogs.
- By the way, in there I referenced dogs.
- I pull it out, I reference the crisis that's at hand.
- I looked at the speech Maggie gives and she references her pain from childhood.
- Like it's she references Halifax, she references Saskatchewan.
- Yeah, No, I love this so much because I I reference my mentor quite often.
- He's he's referencing my post here, which means he read it.
- But you should call them and say, look for me not to reference this in my talk.
- They only reference who we think should be involved.
- You just reference Sarah Palin and that's that's enough.
Examples
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The entire list of validated products can be found at the referenced URL 13.
Academic text (1999) -
The two most frequently referenced pathways to homelessness include economics and mental status.
Academic text (2011) -
Did you just reference "Road House"?
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Another option is to put the talk on large cards to reference during delivery.
Academic text (2011) -
"Please reference our previous discussions... "
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I looked at the speech Maggie gives and she references her pain from childhood.
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But many web developers just reference a URL on another site like this.
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All sources used in the research report will need to be referenced appropriately.
Academic text (2008) -
Your honor, the law that Mr. French referenced only permits the capture and sale of whales for research purposes.
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Fourteen percent of males' and 13% of females' profiles referenced a plan or desire to attend college.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To briefly refer to someone or something in words
421
3.6
To mention a source to support a statement
282
1.6
To say something in conversation or writing
11
3.0
To say where information or material comes from
Compounds
- Specialized
5
6.1
A system for measuring where things are and how they move from one viewpoint
4
3.8
A letter from someone who knows a person well that says they are honest and reliable for a future employer
- Specialized
3
7.2
A system that describes where and how an object is located or facing
- Specialized
1
6.9
A text code that tells a web page to show a special character like é
- Specialized
1
4.9
A system that uses coordinates to show positions, like GPS or a map grid
- Specialized
1
3.7
A book or document that gives clear facts and instructions for quick checking
- Specialized
A fixed date used as the standard time for recording positions of stars and planets
- Specialized
A frame where objects stay still or move straight at constant speed unless a force acts on them
- Specialized
A pattern of crossing lines on a map or picture that helps find places by letters and numbers
How Explicit
Surface Forms
Etymology
As a verb, reference comes from Latin referre (re- 'back' + ferre 'to carry'), meaning to 'bring back' a source to attention, which is why to reference something is to mention it as a source.