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Reference

🔄 Synonyms of "Reference"

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
characternoun	(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
sourcenoun	The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
denotationnoun	(logic, linguistics, semiotics) The primary, surface, literal, or explicit meaning of a signifier such as a word, phrase, or symbol; that which a word denotes, as contrasted with its connotation; the aggregate or set of objects of which a word may be predicated.
citeverb	(transitive) To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
mentionverb	A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.
quotationnoun	(countable) A fragment of a human expression that is repeated by somebody else, for example from literature or a famous speech.
point of referencenoun	A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.
citationnoun	The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.
reference booknoun	A book providing factual information.
character referencenoun	A statement concerning the character of a person, typically for submission during a job application or court proceeding.
reference worknoun	A compendium of information which is not generally intended to be read from beginning to end but rather consulted on a spot basis, and is compiled for ease of reference; especially, a reference book, whether in print, digital, or both.
reference pointnoun	Alternative form of point of reference. [A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.]
book of factsnoun	a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
consultationnoun	An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.
creditnoun	Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Reference"

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Word	Definition
denotationnoun	(logic, linguistics, semiotics) The primary, surface, literal, or explicit meaning of a signifier such as a word, phrase, or symbol; that which a word denotes, as contrasted with its connotation; the aggregate or set of objects of which a word may be predicated.
quotationnoun	(countable) A fragment of a human expression that is repeated by somebody else, for example from literature or a famous speech.
citenoun	(transitive) To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
mentionnoun	A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.
characternoun	(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
reference worknoun	A compendium of information which is not generally intended to be read from beginning to end but rather consulted on a spot basis, and is compiled for ease of reference; especially, a reference book, whether in print, digital, or both.
reference booknoun	A book providing factual information.
consultationnoun	An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.
character referencenoun	A statement concerning the character of a person, typically for submission during a job application or court proceeding.
reference pointnoun	Alternative form of point of reference. [A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.]
sourcenoun	The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
creditnoun	Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
citationnoun	The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
point of referencenoun	A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.
book of factsnoun	a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
appellationnoun	(formal or dated) A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; a designation.
designationnoun	That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
namenoun	Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
referringnoun	The act by which somebody or something is referred; a reference.