The act of mentioning or alluding to something. noun
He made a reference to the author's previous work.
The book contains several references to historical events.
A source of information or a work referred to in a text. noun
The bibliography lists all the references used in the research paper.
She checked the reference section to find more information on the topic.
A person who provides a testimonial or recommendation for someone. noun
You will need to provide a reference from a previous employer.
She asked her professor to be a reference for her job application.
The action of consulting a source of information. verb
He referenced several studies in his thesis.
The report references data from the latest census.