reference
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British pronunciation
/ˈrɛfərəns/

Definition och betydelse av "reference"på engelska

Reference
01

referens, citat

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea
example
Exempel
The article included several references to previous studies on the topic.
Artikeln innehöll flera referenser till tidigare studier om ämnet.
His speech made multiple references to historical events.
Hans tal innehöll flera hänvisningar till historiska händelser.
02

referens, referensnot

a short note in a book giving information about the source of its subject
example
Exempel
At the end of the chapter, the author included a reference to the original research study.
I slutet av kapitlet inkluderade författaren en referens till den ursprungliga forskningsstudien.
The book ’s reference section helps readers find the sources used to write the text.
Bokens referens-avsnitt hjälper läsarna att hitta källorna som användes för att skriva texten.
03

referens, uppslagsverk

a work containing useful information on a particular subject, often consulted for guidance or clarification
example
Exempel
Please check the reference for additional information.
Vänligen kontrollera referensen för ytterligare information.
The reference contains the answers to your questions.
Referensen innehåller svaren på dina frågor.
04

referens, jämförelsepunkt

a point of comparison or a standard used to evaluate or measure something
example
Exempel
The GDP growth rate serves as a reference for economic performance.
BNP-tillväxttakten fungerar som en referens för ekonomisk prestanda.
The star 's brightness was used as a reference in the study of celestial bodies.
Stjärnans ljusstyrka användes som referens i studien av himlakroppar.
05

rekommendation

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them
example
Exempel
She requested a reference from her previous manager to support her job application.
Hon bad om en rekommendation från sin tidigare chef för att stödja sin jobbansökan.
His reference highlighted his strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
Hans referens belyste hans starka arbetsetik och utmärkta kommunikationsfärdigheter.
06

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

example
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
In her essay, she referenced several studies on climate change.
The report references the latest government statistics.
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