reference

Letters that make reference

e, f, n, c, r are letters that make 'reference'

Words within reference

ER, re, ref, en, refer, CE, NC, Re, Ce, Er, Fe are words within 'reference'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of reference

preference, referenced are words created by adding a letter to 'reference'


11 possible definitions for 'reference'

Reference as "the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of substance, meaning.

Derivatives of reference

refer, denote, referential are derivatives of 'reference'.

Example of reference used within this context

"he argued that reference is a consequence of conditioned reflexes"


Reference as "(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

address, computer address have the same meaning as 'reference'

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of code, computer code.

Types of reference

argument, URL, parameter, uniform resource locator, universal resource locator are types of 'reference'.

reference as a category

'reference' can be a category of computer science, computing.

Derivatives of reference

address is a derivative of reference.


Reference as "a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

credit, citation, quotation, acknowledgment, cite, mention have the same meaning as 'reference'

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of annotation, note, notation.

Types of reference

cross-index, photo credit, cross-reference are types of 'reference'.

Derivatives of reference

notice, acknowledge, adduce, abduce, advert, accredit, credit, cite, bring up, refer, name, reference, quote, mention are derivatives of 'reference'.


Reference as "a remark that calls attention to something or someone"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

mention has the same meaning as reference

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of input, remark, comment.

Types of reference

retrospection, allusion, name-dropping are types of 'reference'.

Derivatives of reference

observe, advert, note, remark, mention, cite, bring up, refer, name are derivatives of 'reference'.

Example of reference used within this context

"she made frequent mention of her promotion", "there was no mention of it", "the speaker made several references to his wife"


Reference as "refer to"

Under this definition, reference is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

cite has the same meaning as reference

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of write, indite, compose, pen.

reference as a category

'reference' can be a category of writing, penning, authorship, composition.

Derivatives of reference

citation, quote, credit, reference, source, quotation, acknowledgment, cite, mention are derivatives of 'reference'.

Example of reference used within this context

"he referenced his colleagues' work"


Reference as "a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

source has the same meaning as reference

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of publication.

Derivatives of reference

refer, consult, look up, source, cite, reference are derivatives of 'reference'.

Example of reference used within this context

"he carried an armful of references back to his desk", "he spent hours looking for the source of that quotation"


Reference as "an indicator that orients you generally"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

reference point, point of reference have the same meaning as 'reference'

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of indicator.

Types of reference

target, buoy, mark, benchmark, bench mark, landmark, lubber's line, lubber line, lubber's mark, lubber's point, white line are types of 'reference'.

Example of reference used within this context

"it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved"


Reference as "a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

character, character reference have the same meaning as 'reference'

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of good word, recommendation, testimonial.

Derivatives of reference

characterize, characterise, qualify are derivatives of 'reference'.

Example of reference used within this context

"requests for character references are all too often answered evasively"


Reference as "a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

reference book, reference work, book of facts have the same meaning as 'reference'

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of book.

Types of reference

handbook, directory, source book, wordbook, cookery book, instruction book, yearbook, book of maps, map collection, encyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedia, cookbook, atlas, yearly, cyclopedia, annual, enchiridion, vade mecum are types of 'reference'.

Derivatives of reference

refer, consult, look up are derivatives of 'reference'.

Example of reference used within this context

"he contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic"


Reference as "the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression, the class of objects that an expression refers to"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

extension, denotation have the same meaning as 'reference'

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of substance, meaning.

Derivatives of reference

concern, refer, pertain, have-to doe with, bear on, denote, come to, touch on, relate, extensional, referent, touch are derivatives of 'reference'.


Reference as "the act of referring or consulting"

Under this definition, reference is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

consultation has the same meaning as reference

reference as a type

'reference' can be a type of action.

Derivatives of reference

refer, consult, look up are derivatives of 'reference'.

Example of reference used within this context

"reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer"



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