Reference meaning

reference

noun·Reference

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a remark that calls attention to something or someone

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Other meanings

2. noun

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

3. noun

an indicator that orients you generally

4. noun

a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts

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