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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ref•er•ence /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/USA pronunciation   n., v., -enced, -enc•ing. 
n. 
  1. [uncountable] an act or instance of referring, as for information.
  2. a mention;
    allusion:[countable]In her complaint she made numerous references to him as a witness.
    • a direction of the attention, as in a book, to some other book, passage, etc.: [uncountable]You make reference to several authors in your paper.[countable]the use of references in a term paper.
    • [countable] the book, passage, etc., to which one is directed:You need at least five references in such a short term paper.
  3. use for purposes of information:[uncountable]a library for public reference.
  4. a book or other source of useful information:[countable]His book is an important medical reference.
  5. [countable]
    • a person who can provide a statement or a letter about, or answer questions about, another's character, abilities, etc.:May I list you as one of my references in case a job interview comes up?
    • a statement or letter regarding a person's character, abilities, etc.:She wrote him a glowing reference.
  6. regard or connection;
    relation:[uncountable]I'm writing in reference to the job in the classified section.

v. [+ object]
  1. to mention in or as a reference:How many times has your work been referenced in other scholars' work?

adj. [before a noun]
  1. of or for materials used for finding information:reference books; a library reference room.
See -fer-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
ref•er•ence  (refər əns, refrəns),USA pronunciation n., v., -enced, -enc•ing. 
n. 
  1. an act or instance of referring.
  2. a mention;
    allusion.
  3. something for which a name or designation stands;
    denotation.
  4. a direction in a book or writing to some other book, passage, etc.
  5. a book, passage, etc., to which one is directed.
  6. See reference mark (def. 2).
  7. material contained in a footnote or bibliography, or referred to by a reference mark.
  8. use or recourse for purposes of information:a library for public reference.
  9. a person to whom one refers for testimony as to one's character, abilities, etc.
  10. a statement, usually written, as to a person's character, abilities, etc.
  11. relation, regard, or respect:all persons, without reference to age.

v.t. 
  1. to furnish (a book, dissertation, etc.) with references:Each new volume is thoroughly referenced.
  2. to arrange (notes, data, etc.) for easy reference:Statistical data is referenced in the glossary.
  3. to refer to:to reference a file.
  • refer + -ence 1580–90
    4. . note, citation. 10. . endorsement. 11. . consideration, concern.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
reference /ˈrɛfərəns; ˈrɛfrəns/ n
  1. the act or an instance of referring
  2. something referred, esp proceedings submitted to a referee in law
  3. a direction of the attention to a passage elsewhere or to another book, document, etc
  4. a book or passage referred to
  5. a mention or allusion: this book contains several references to the Civil War
  6. the relation between a word, phrase, or symbol and the object or idea to which it refers
    • a source of information or facts
    • (as modifier): a reference book, a reference library
  7. a written testimonial regarding one's character or capabilities
  8. a person referred to for such a testimonial
    • (followed by to) relation or delimitation, esp to or by membership of a specific class or group; respect or regard: all people, without reference to sex or age
    • (as modifier): a reference group
  9. terms of referencethe specific limits of responsibility that determine the activities of an investigating body, etc
vb (transitive)
  1. to furnish or compile a list of references for (an academic thesis, publication, etc)
  2. to make a reference to; refer to
prep
  1. with reference to: reference your letter of the 9th instAbbreviation: re
referential /ˌrɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/ adj
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