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a remark that calls attention to something or someone
a short note in a book giving information about the source of its subject
a work containing useful information on a particular subject, often consulted for guidance or clarification
a point of comparison or a standard used to evaluate or measure something
a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them
the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
the act of referring or consulting
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.
a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to
(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
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