reference
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rəns
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British pronunciation
/ˈrɛfərəns/

Definizione e significato di "reference"in inglese

Reference
01

riferimento, citazione

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea
example
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The article included several references to previous studies on the topic.
L'articolo includeva diverse riferimenti a studi precedenti sull'argomento.
His speech made multiple references to historical events.
Il suo discorso ha fatto più riferimenti a eventi storici.
02

riferimento

a short note in a book giving information about the source of its subject
example
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At the end of the chapter, the author included a reference to the original research study.
Alla fine del capitolo, l'autore ha incluso un riferimento allo studio di ricerca originale.
The book ’s reference section helps readers find the sources used to write the text.
La sezione di riferimento del libro aiuta i lettori a trovare le fonti utilizzate per scrivere il testo.
03

riferimento, opera di riferimento

a work containing useful information on a particular subject, often consulted for guidance or clarification
example
Esempi
Please check the reference for additional information.
Si prega di controllare il riferimento per ulteriori informazioni.
The reference contains the answers to your questions.
Il riferimento contiene le risposte alle tue domande.
04

riferimento, punto di riferimento

a point of comparison or a standard used to evaluate or measure something
example
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The GDP growth rate serves as a reference for economic performance.
Il tasso di crescita del PIL serve come riferimento per la performance economica.
The star 's brightness was used as a reference in the study of celestial bodies.
La luminosità della stella è stata utilizzata come riferimento nello studio dei corpi celesti.
05

riferimento

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them
example
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She requested a reference from her previous manager to support her job application.
Ha richiesto un referenza al suo precedente manager per sostenere la sua candidatura.
His reference highlighted his strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
La sua referenza ha evidenziato la sua forte etica del lavoro e le sue eccellenti capacità comunicative.
06

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

example
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In " the Eiffel Tower, " the reference is the famous Paris landmark.
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
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She made a reference to the dictionary to check the spelling.
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
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In the sentence " The cat is on the mat, " " cat " and " mat " have clear references.
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
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The paper included a reference to a recent journal article.
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
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In programming, a reference allows a function to access the original variable.
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
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In her essay, she referenced several studies on climate change.
The report references the latest government statistics.
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