reference

noun

Compounds

In compounds

reference number

Forms

singular : reference
plural : references

Senses

relationship or relation (to something)
person providing supporting information
supporting document
relation between objects in which one object designates, or acts as a means by which to connect to or link to, another object
in linguistics, statement based on another statement
call, label, refer to
consult, direct one's attention to

reference

verb

Forms

simple present : reference
simple present, singular, third person : references
simple past : referenced
present participle : referencing
past participle : referenced

Senses