Reference
noun
A mention or citation of a source for information.
He made a reference to his previous work in his new book.
Often appears as...
- make a reference
- reference to a book
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A document that describes someone's work or character, typically provided by a previous employer.
He gave me a glowing reference which helped me get a new job.
Often appears as...
- give a reference
- ask for a reference
noun
A book or piece of writing containing information on a particular area.
The dictionary is a useful reference for learning new words.
Often appears as...
- reference book
- reference manual
noun
Use of a source of information in order to prove a fact.
The research paper includes references to many respected scientific studies.
Often appears as...
- citation reference
- reference material
noun
An indication or hint.
The song included a reference to an old popular movie.
Often appears as...
- indirect reference
- subtle reference
noun
Someone who can provide a description of another person's qualifications or character, especially in applying for a job.
John listed his previous boss as a reference on his CV.
Often appears as...
- job reference
- character reference
verb
To mention or speak about someone or something.
She referenced her previous work in her presentation.
Often appears as...
- reference someone
- reference something
noun
A mention or citation of a source for information.
He made a reference to his previous work in his new book.
Often appears as...
- make a reference
- reference to a book
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A document that describes someone's work or character, typically provided by a previous employer.
He gave me a glowing reference which helped me get a new job.
Often appears as...
- give a reference
- ask for a reference
noun
A book or piece of writing containing information on a particular area.
The dictionary is a useful reference for learning new words.
Often appears as...
- reference book
- reference manual
noun
Use of a source of information in order to prove a fact.
The research paper includes references to many respected scientific studies.
Often appears as...
- citation reference
- reference material
noun
An indication or hint.
The song included a reference to an old popular movie.
Often appears as...
- indirect reference
- subtle reference
noun
Someone who can provide a description of another person's qualifications or character, especially in applying for a job.
John listed his previous boss as a reference on his CV.
Often appears as...
- job reference
- character reference
verb
To mention or speak about someone or something.
She referenced her previous work in her presentation.
Often appears as...
- reference someone
- reference something
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Pro Tip 1/2Academic Citations
In academic writing, 'reference' indicates you're citing someone else's work to back your points.
Her thesis contained numerous references to previous studies.
Pro Tip 2/2Acknowledging Sources
'Reference' shows respect for the original source of the information or idea.
He added references at the end of his article to acknowledge the authors.
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Citations
In academic writing, 'reference' indicates you're citing someone else's work to back your points.
Her thesis contained numerous references to previous studies.
Pro Tip 2/2Acknowledging Sources
'Reference' shows respect for the original source of the information or idea.
He added references at the end of his article to acknowledge the authors.
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Citations
In academic writing, 'reference' indicates you're citing someone else's work to back your points.
Her thesis contained numerous references to previous studies.
Pro Tip 2/2Acknowledging Sources
'Reference' shows respect for the original source of the information or idea.
He added references at the end of his article to acknowledge the authors.
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The language of lying —...
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How fast are you moving...
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So you've probably observed that cats almost always land on their feet. Today's question why? Like most simple questions, there's a very complex answer. For instance, let me reword this How does a cat go from feet-up to feet-down in a falling reference frame,
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Einstein's miracle year...
Einstein realized that the contradiction could be resolved if it was the speed of light that remained constant, regardless of reference frame, while both time and space were relative to the observer. It took Einstein only a few weeks to work out the details
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Einstein's twin paradox...
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An inside look at...
friend that used to sit next to me so I contacted the Security Intelligence Service I thought this has to be a mistake I wanted to give a character reference for the family's good family but it was out of their hands it was in
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Why should you read...
the far more destructive war that brought them there continues off the page. Even if the boys were to be rescued from themselves, what kind of world would they be returning to? With so few references to anchor the characters
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Everything you need to...
which is full of references to fire and imagery that contrasts light and dark. These moments suggest not only the spark of Prometheus's fire, but the power of radical ideas to expose darker areas of life.
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Illegal Marijuana Farms...
So from the time that we detect the site What we'll do at that point is we'll begin investigating and starting to try identifying who's doing it through surveillance Get as much Intel as we can on them before we actually come in and do the raid Yeah, they're turning left here. And then the drop points right underneath the powerlines. Yeah those reference
Video examples
The language of lying —...
A technology known as linguistic text analysis has helped to identify four such common patterns in the subconscious language of deception. First, liars reference themselves less, when making deceptive statements. They write or talk more about others, often using the third person to distance and disassociate themselves from their lie,
Video examples
Hammerhead Sharks Gather...
being with the gang is something which they grew up with for one of the better word or in the case of when we find them aggregated around a sea might it may be more important to be a hammerhead at that sea mount as a reference point rather than to be with the rest of the hammerheads they're just there for the
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How fast are you moving...
They mean something only with respect to arbitrarily chosen, artificial frames of reference. If, someday, you are buckled into your spaceship, and you see from the side window, say, a space station whizz by at constant speed, there is no way to know which of you is really moving.
Video examples
Paper towns and why...
So you've probably observed that cats almost always land on their feet. Today's question why? Like most simple questions, there's a very complex answer. For instance, let me reword this How does a cat go from feet-up to feet-down in a falling reference frame,
Video examples
Einstein's miracle year...
Einstein realized that the contradiction could be resolved if it was the speed of light that remained constant, regardless of reference frame, while both time and space were relative to the observer. It took Einstein only a few weeks to work out the details
Video examples
Einstein's twin paradox...
To test their theories in real-time, each of the twins agrees to send a burst of light to the other every time a year has passed for them. Unlike other objects, the speed of light is always constant regardless of an observer’s reference frame.
Video examples
An inside look at...
friend that used to sit next to me so I contacted the Security Intelligence Service I thought this has to be a mistake I wanted to give a character reference for the family's good family but it was out of their hands it was in
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Why should you read...
the far more destructive war that brought them there continues off the page. Even if the boys were to be rescued from themselves, what kind of world would they be returning to? With so few references to anchor the characters
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Everything you need to...
which is full of references to fire and imagery that contrasts light and dark. These moments suggest not only the spark of Prometheus's fire, but the power of radical ideas to expose darker areas of life.
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Kate Moss
English Model
When you're shooting you go to references in your mind. You think about how you should stand in these particular clothes, or how you should move. You think about the different characters you're playing, really.
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Jesse Ball
American Poet
I think a book is often an account, or a series of accounts, that create a world that is sort of half of the world. There are references to a world, and then the reader supplies the other fifty percent.
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Graham Potter
English Businessman
Any coach in my era will reference or look at Guardiola's teams. If you look at the style of play, he has had a huge influence on football. And he has innovated it again.
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Giles Deacon
British Designer
I go to contemporary galleries all around the world when I can. There's always something historical and something contemporary; those are my rock references.
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Harvey Mason, Jr.
American Producer
With new artists, you really don't have anything to reference. You're helping to develop their sound, define who they are vocally.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
A critic should be taught to criticise a work of art without making any reference to the personality of the author.
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John Malkovich
American Actor
My life before children I don't really remember. I've heard references to it, but I really don't remember.
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Joey McIntyre
American Musician
It's fun to be a part of pop history. Anytime you can be referenced in that respect it can be cool.
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Virgil Abloh
American Designer
Everything I do references something that influenced me.
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Howie Mandel
Comedian
My point of reference is life, in everything that I do.
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Kate Moss
English Model
When you're shooting you go to references in your mind. You think about how you should stand in these particular clothes, or how you should move. You think about the different characters you're playing, really.
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Jesse Ball
American Poet
I think a book is often an account, or a series of accounts, that create a world that is sort of half of the world. There are references to a world, and then the reader supplies the other fifty percent.
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Graham Potter
English Businessman
Any coach in my era will reference or look at Guardiola's teams. If you look at the style of play, he has had a huge influence on football. And he has innovated it again.
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Giles Deacon
British Designer
I go to contemporary galleries all around the world when I can. There's always something historical and something contemporary; those are my rock references.
Quote examples
Harvey Mason, Jr.
American Producer
With new artists, you really don't have anything to reference. You're helping to develop their sound, define who they are vocally.
Quote examples
Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
A critic should be taught to criticise a work of art without making any reference to the personality of the author.
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John Malkovich
American Actor
My life before children I don't really remember. I've heard references to it, but I really don't remember.
Quote examples
Joey McIntyre
American Musician
It's fun to be a part of pop history. Anytime you can be referenced in that respect it can be cool.
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Virgil Abloh
American Designer
Everything I do references something that influenced me.
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Howie Mandel
Comedian
My point of reference is life, in everything that I do.
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