Meaning & use
reference
A source of information, or a mention of something, used to support or clarify a point.
See it in a sentence
The essay included a reference to a well-known study on climate change.
Please list a professional reference who can speak to your work experience.
A note on using this word
"Refrence" is a common misspelling; the correct spelling is r-e-f-e-r-e-n-c-e, with an e before the final syllable.
Words with a similar meaning
citationsource
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To mention or cite something as a source of information or support.
The report referenced three earlier surveys to support its conclusions.
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