Definition of Reference

mentioning or alluding to something while speaking or writing

Examples of Reference in a sentence

Reference to a bomb in the shady email set all of the security members on high alert.  🔊

In my book report, I made sure to reference the facts I found on Encyclopedia.com.  🔊

During brief, the attorney continued to reference similar cases with a positive outcome.  🔊

The recently football player refused to reference his old team when discussing his plans for the future.  🔊

The teacher’s reference to O.J. Simpson didn’t connect with the students who were too young to remember his trial.  🔊

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