Definición y Significado de "reference"

Reference

SUSTANTIVO

referencia, mención

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

referencia

a short note in a book giving information about the source of its subject

referencia, fuente de consulta

a work containing useful information on a particular subject, often consulted for guidance or clarification

referencia, punto de comparación

a point of comparison or a standard used to evaluate or measure something

referencia

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

referencia, cita

the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to

referencia, consulta

the act of referring or consulting

referencia, mención

the act of referring to or indicating something or someone in language, where words or expressions are used to point to or denote specific entities, objects, or concepts

What is "reference"?

Reference is the act of referring to or indicating something or someone in language, where words or expressions are used to point to or denote specific entities, objects, or concepts. For example, in the sentence, "The cat is on the mat," the word "cat" refers to a specific animal, while "mat" refers to a specific object. Reference can be direct, where the term clearly identifies the entity, or indirect, where it implies or suggests the entity without naming it directly. Understanding reference is essential for interpreting meaning in communication, as it helps clarify what is being discussed and ensures effective understanding between speakers and listeners.

referencia, fuente

a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to

referencia, identificador

(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

to reference

VERBO

referirse a, hacer referencia a

refer to

reference

refer

coreference