reference (EN)

noun, verb

noun “reference”

1. the act of mentioning or referring to something
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   He made several references to his travels during the talk.
2. a source of information or help, such as a book or document
   This guide serves as a valuable reference for new employees.
3. a source cited in an academic work to give credit to the original author
   Be sure to list all your references at the end of your report.
4. a letter or statement about a person's abilities and character, used when applying for a job
   She provided references from her previous employers.
5. a person who provides a letter or statement a person's abilities
   You can use your coach as a reference when you apply for the scholarship.
6. (computing) information that points to another location or object
   The software uses references to access data efficiently.

verb “reference”

1. to mention or refer to something
   In his report, he referenced the latest research findings.
2. to provide references for a text; to cite sources
   Make sure to reference all the articles you used in your paper.
3. (computing) to access data by means of a reference
   The application references images stored on the server.