reference
To provide a list of references forTo provide a list of references for (a text).
» Don't you want to see my references?
Meaning
4 sensesTo provide a list of references for (a text).
You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.
To cite, to use as a reference.
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(proscribed, sometimes)To mention, to refer to.
In his speech, the candidate obliquely referenced the past failures of his opponent.
referenzieren, sich beziehen
упомина́тьupominátʹ
refer to
To contain the value that is a memory address of some value stored in memory.
The given pointer will reference the actual generated data.
Examples
123 sentencesDon't you want to see my references?
It's important to have a reference point.
I want to look at the reference books.
I want to look at my reference books.
Can you provide us with references?
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
From Middle French référence, from Medieval Latin referentia, nominative neuter plural ofFrom Middle French référence, from Medieval Latin referentia, nominative neuter plural of referēns, present participle of referō (“return, reply”, literally “carry back”). Morphologically refer + -ence.
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Forms
references, referencing, referenced, referenced| Base form | reference · to reference |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | references |
| Present participle | referencing |
| Past simple | referenced |
| Past participle | referenced |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonyms- refer to:cite
Word family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle