reference
English → English
noun//ˈrefrəns//
the act of talking about or pointing to something
He made a reference to a famous movie in his speech.
(English) He mentioned a well-known film during his talk.
noun//ˈrefrəns//
a book, person, or other source you use for facts or help
The dictionary is a good reference for word meanings.
(English) You can look up words in the dictionary.
verb//ˈrefrəns//
to mention where information comes from
You must reference the author in your essay.
(English) You need to say who wrote the information you used.
Entry ID: en:en:reference · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary