reference
re
ˈrɛ
re
fe
rence
rəns
rēns
British pronunciation
/ˈrɛfərəns/

Définition et signification de « reference » en anglais

Reference
01

référence, citation

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea
example
Exemples
His speech made multiple references to historical events.
Son discours a fait plusieurs références à des événements historiques.
02

référence

a short note in a book giving information about the source of its subject
example
Exemples
The book ’s reference section helps readers find the sources used to write the text.
La section de référence du livre aide les lecteurs à trouver les sources utilisées pour écrire le texte.
03

référence, ouvrage de référence

a work containing useful information on a particular subject, often consulted for guidance or clarification
example
Exemples
The reference contains the answers to your questions.
La référence contient les réponses à vos questions.
04

référence, point de référence

a point of comparison or a standard used to evaluate or measure something
example
Exemples
The star 's brightness was used as a reference in the study of celestial bodies.
La luminosité de l'étoile a été utilisée comme référence dans l'étude des corps célestes.
05

référence

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them
example
Exemples
His reference highlighted his strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
Sa référence a mis en évidence son éthique de travail solide et ses excellentes compétences en communication.
06

the specific thing, object, or concept that a word, phrase, or expression points to

example
Exemples
Linguists study how words acquire reference in different contexts.
07

the act of referring to, consulting, or directing attention to a source of information

example
Exemples
The report included references to multiple academic studies.
08

the relationship in which a word, phrase, or expression points to, denotes, or indicates a specific entity, object, or concept

example
Exemples
Pronouns like " he " or " they " depend on context to establish reference.
09

a publication, or a specific passage within a publication, that is cited or referred to

example
Exemples
She added several references from historical texts in her essay.
10

the code, pointer, or address that indicates where a piece of information is stored in memory or storage

example
Exemples
The database stores references to user profiles rather than duplicating data.
to reference
01

to refer to a source, publication, or piece of information for evidence, support, or clarification

example
Exemples
The report references the latest government statistics.
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