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ref⋅er⋅ence

  [ref-er-uhns, ref-ruhns] noun, verb, -enced, -enc⋅ing.
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–noun
1. an act or instance of referring.
2. a mention; allusion.
3. something for which a name or designation stands; denotation.
4. a direction in a book or writing to some other book, passage, etc.
5. a book, passage, etc., to which one is directed.
6. reference mark (def. 2).
7. material contained in a footnote or bibliography, or referred to by a reference mark.
8. use or recourse for purposes of information: a library for public reference.
9. a person to whom one refers for testimony as to one's character, abilities, etc.
10. a statement, usually written, as to a person's character, abilities, etc.
11. relation, regard, or respect: all persons, without reference to age.
–verb (used with object)
12. to furnish (a book, dissertation, etc.) with references: Each new volume is thoroughly referenced.
13. to arrange (notes, data, etc.) for easy reference: Statistical data is referenced in the glossary.
14. to refer to: to reference a file.
Origin:
1580–90; refer + -ence

Synonyms:
4. note, citation. 10. endorsement. 11. consideration, concern.
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ref·er·ence   (rěf'ər-əns, rěf'rəns)   
n.  
  1. An act of referring: filed away the article for future reference.
    1. Significance in a specified context: Her speeches have special reference to environmental policy.
    2. Meaning or denotation.
    3. A note in a publication referring the reader to another passage or source.
    4. The passage or source so referred to.
    5. A work frequently used as a source.
    6. A mark or footnote used to direct a reader elsewhere for additional information.
    7. Submission of a case to a referee.
    8. Legal actions conducted before or by a referee.
    9. A person who is in a position to recommend another or to vouch for his or her fitness, as for a job.
    10. A statement about a person's qualifications, character, and dependability.
  3. The state of being related or referred: with reference to; in reference to.
  4. A mention of an occurrence or situation: made frequent references to her promotion.
    1. A note in a publication referring the reader to another passage or source.
    2. The passage or source so referred to.
    3. A work frequently used as a source.
    4. A mark or footnote used to direct a reader elsewhere for additional information.
    5. Submission of a case to a referee.
    6. Legal actions conducted before or by a referee.
    7. A person who is in a position to recommend another or to vouch for his or her fitness, as for a job.
    8. A statement about a person's qualifications, character, and dependability.
  6. Law
    1. Submission of a case to a referee.
    2. Legal actions conducted before or by a referee.
    3. A person who is in a position to recommend another or to vouch for his or her fitness, as for a job.
    4. A statement about a person's qualifications, character, and dependability.
    1. A person who is in a position to recommend another or to vouch for his or her fitness, as for a job.
    2. A statement about a person's qualifications, character, and dependability.
tr.v.   ref·er·enced, ref·er·enc·ing, ref·er·ences
  1. To supply references to: "Our memories are addressed and referenced . . . by significant fragments of their own content" (Frederick Turner).
  2. To mention in a reference; refer to: He referenced her book in his speech. See Usage Note at allude.
ref'er·enc·er n., ref'er·en'tial (-ə-rěn'shəl) adj., ref'er·en'tial·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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