referencing

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Verb reference has 1 sense

reference, cite - refer to; "he referenced his colleagues' work"
--₁ is one way to write, compose, pen, indite

Derived forms: noun reference₈, noun reference₂
Sample sentence:
Did he reference his major works over a short period of time?

Definitions from the Web

Reference

Definition:

Reference is the act of mentioning, alluding, or citing something or someone in a written or spoken communication for support, clarification, or evidence.

Part of Speech:

Noun: The act or process of referring to something; a mention or citation.

Verb: To provide a mention, citation, or allusion to something or someone in a written or spoken communication.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

Using a reference to support or validate a statement or claim.

Example Sentence: The scientist included references to previous studies in his research paper.

Sense 2 - Verb:

Alluding or mentioning someone or something in a conversation or piece of writing.

Example Sentence: The book referencing various historical events was quite informative.

Usage:

References can be found in academic papers, books, articles, discussions, speeches, and many other forms of written or spoken communication where the source of information or support is provided.

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