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Reference

noun
/ˈref.ər.əns/

Meaning

the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information
the action of mentioning or alluding to something

Example Sentences

Please provide references to support your research claims.

I need to check the reference for this article.

Synonyms

citation, source, mention, allusion, referral
Entry 1
citation, source, mention, allusion
Entry 2
citation, mention, allusion, referral

Antonyms

ignorance, omission, exclusion, disregard, ignore
Entry 1
ignorance, omission, exclusion, disregard
Entry 2
disregard, ignore

Collocations

make reference to, reference book, character reference, reference point, reference letter, make a reference
Entry 1
make reference to, reference book, character reference
Entry 2
reference book, reference point, reference letter, make a reference

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