reference
noun
an act or instance of referring.
Example Sentences
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The opening chapters distinguish various sorts of “tale,” with references to Herman Melville, Nikolai Gogol and others, moving on to German authors, including Goethe and Novalis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
By using atomic nuclei as exceptionally stable references, nuclear clocks could eventually allow scientists to measure time and other physical quantities with levels of accuracy that existing technologies cannot reach.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
It references a number of the city's poets, the punk explosion and bands and clubs of the time.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
At the same time, everyday accessories and clothing have been introduced, along with denim, humour and pop references.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Psalms sung by the priests of King David, who united the kingdoms of Israel and Judaea in 1003 bc, are riven through with references to instruments and to singing.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
