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The correct spelling is references.
How to pronounce references
/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹən.sɪz/
nounIPA: /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹən.sɪz/
Say it like: Ref-ere-nse-s
The correct spelling is references. A relationship or relation (to something). For example: "You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it."
Usage Examples
“You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.”
“Reference the dictionary for word meanings.”
“In his speech, the candidate obliquely referenced the past failures of his opponent.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A relationship or relation (to something).
- 2.A measurement one can compare to.
- 3.Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
- 4.A person who provides this information; a referee.
- 5.A reference work.
verb
- 1.To provide a list of references for (a text).
- 2.To refer to, to use as a reference.
- 3.To mention, to cite.
- 4.To contain the value that is a memory address of some value stored in memory.
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