an act or instance of referring.

a mention; allusion.

something for which a name or designation stands; denotation.

a direction in a book or writing to some other book, passage, etc.

a book, passage, etc., to which one is directed.

reference mark ( def. 2 ) .

material contained in a footnote or bibliography, or referred to by a reference mark.

use or recourse for purposes of information

a library for public reference.

a person to whom one refers for testimony as to one's character, abilities, etc.

a statement, usually written, as to a person's character, abilities, etc.

relation, regard, or respect

all persons, without reference to age.

to furnish (a book, dissertation, etc.) with references

Each new volume is thoroughly referenced.

to arrange (notes, data, etc.) for easy reference

Statistical data is referenced in the glossary.

to refer to

to reference a file.

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