reference
The word “reference” has 3 syllables: ref-er-ence
It's pronounced as /ˈrɛf(ə)rəns/
What is synonym and antonym for reference?
In the thesaurus, “reference” has 27 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for reference along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for reference
- adduce
- authority
- bear out
- caption
- citation
- cite
- corroborate
- cross-reference
- document
- excerpt
- exemplify
- extract
- footnote
- illustrate
- instance
- mention
- name
- note
- quotation
- quote
- regard
- represent
- respect
- source
- specify
- substantiate
- validate
Meanings of reference
- noun
- A relationship or relation (to something).
- A measurement one can compare to.
- Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
- A person who provides this information; a referee.
- A reference work.
- That which serves as a reference work.
- The act of referring: a submitting for information or decision.
- A relation between objects in which one object designates, or acts as a means by which to connect to or link to, another object.
- (academic writing) A short written identification of a previously published work which is used as a source for a text.
- (academic writing) A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.
- An object containing information which refers to data stored elsewhere, as opposed to containing the data itself.
- (character entity) A special sequence used to represent complex characters in markup languages, such as ™ for the ™ symbol.
- Appeal.
- verb
- To provide a list of references for (a text).
- To refer to, to use as a reference.
- To mention, to cite.
- To contain the value that is a memory address of some value stored in memory.
Example Sentences
- She used the encyclopedia as a reference for her research paper.
- The teacher asked students to provide at least one reference for each fact.
- He gave me the book title as a reference for further reading.
- The article included a reference to an important scientific study.
- Please list your reference sources at the end of the report.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms or another words to reference, such as: adduce, authority, bear out, caption, citation, cite, corroborate.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
naming
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- accepting
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handbook
- Bible
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- adduce
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- citation
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- publicize
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- quotation
- recall
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- repeat
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- section
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- snippet
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- worm