reference

English Thesaurus

1. the act of referring or consulting (noun.act)

hypernym	:	action,
definition	:	something done (usually as opposed to something said) (noun.act)

2. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	meaning, substance, meaning, substance,
definition	:	the idea that is intended (noun.cognition)

3. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	code, computer code,
definition	:	(computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	argument, parameter,
definition	:	(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	uniform resource locator, universal resource locator, url,
definition	:	the address of a web page on the world wide web (noun.communication)

domain category	:	computer science, computing,
definition	:	the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures (noun.cognition)

4. a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	book,
definition	:	a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together) (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	cookbook, cookery book,
definition	:	a book of recipes and cooking directions (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	instruction book,
definition	:	a book of directions for using or operating some piece of equipment (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	source book,
definition	:	a collection of historically important documents published together as a book (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	wordbook,
definition	:	a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings) (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	enchiridion, handbook, vade mecum,
definition	:	a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	directory,
definition	:	an alphabetical list of names and addresses (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	annual, yearbook, yearly,
definition	:	a reference book that is published regularly once every year (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	atlas, book of maps, map collection,
definition	:	a collection of maps in book form (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	cyclopaedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, encyclopedia,
definition	:	a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty (noun.communication)

5. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	good word, recommendation, testimonial,
definition	:	something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable (noun.communication)

6. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	annotation, notation, note,
definition	:	a comment or instruction (usually added) (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	photo credit,
definition	:	a note acknowledging the source of a published photograph (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	cross-index, cross-reference,
definition	:	a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work (noun.communication)

7. a remark that calls attention to something or someone (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	comment, input, remark,
definition	:	a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	allusion,
definition	:	passing reference or indirect mention (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	retrospection,
definition	:	reference to things past (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	name-dropping,
definition	:	the practice of casually mentioning important people in order to impress your listener (noun.communication)

8. an indicator that orients you generally (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	indicator,
definition	:	a signal for attracting attention (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	bench mark, benchmark,
definition	:	a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	landmark,
definition	:	a mark showing the boundary of a piece of land (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	lubber line, lubber's line, lubber's mark, lubber's point,
definition	:	a fixed line on a ship's compass indicating its heading (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	mark, target,
definition	:	a reference point to shoot at (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	white line,
definition	:	a white stripe in the middle of a road to mark traffic lanes (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	buoy,
definition	:	bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards (noun.communication)

9. a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	publication,
definition	:	a copy of a printed work offered for distribution (noun.communication)

10. refer to (verb.creation)

hypernym	:	compose, indite, pen, write,
definition	:	produce a literary work (verb.creation)

domain category	:	authorship, composition, penning, writing,
definition	:	the act of creating written works (noun.act)

11. the act of referring or consulting (noun.act)

derivation	:	consult, look up, refer,
definition	:	seek information from (verb.communication)

derivation	:	refer,
definition	:	send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision (verb.motion)

12. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	denote, refer,
definition	:	have as a meaning (verb.communication)

derivation	:	bear on, come to, concern, have-to doe with, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on,
definition	:	be relevant to (verb.stative)

derivation	:	extensional,
definition	:	defining a word by listing the class of entities to which the word correctly applies (adj.all)

derivation	:	referent,
definition	:	having reference (adj.all)

13. the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	refer,
definition	:	think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	denote, refer,
definition	:	have as a meaning (verb.communication)

derivation	:	referential,
definition	:	referring or pointing to something (adj.all)

14. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored (noun.communication)

derivation	:	address,
definition	:	access or locate by address (verb.possession)

15. a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts (noun.communication)

derivation	:	consult, look up, refer,
definition	:	seek information from (verb.communication)

16. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability (noun.communication)

derivation	:	characterise, characterize, qualify,
definition	:	describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of (verb.communication)

17. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage (noun.communication)

derivation	:	accredit, credit,
definition	:	ascribe an achievement to (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	abduce, adduce, cite,
definition	:	advance evidence for (verb.communication)

derivation	:	cite, quote,
definition	:	repeat a passage from (verb.communication)

derivation	:	advert, bring up, cite, mention, name, refer,
definition	:	make reference to (verb.communication)

derivation	:	acknowledge, notice,
definition	:	express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with (verb.communication)

derivation	:	cite, reference,
definition	:	refer to (verb.creation)

18. a remark that calls attention to something or someone (noun.communication)

derivation	:	mention, note, observe, remark,
definition	:	make mention of (verb.communication)

derivation	:	advert, bring up, cite, mention, name, refer,
definition	:	make reference to (verb.communication)

19. a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to (noun.communication)

derivation	:	source,
definition	:	specify the origin of (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	consult, look up, refer,
definition	:	seek information from (verb.communication)

derivation	:	cite, reference,
definition	:	refer to (verb.creation)

20. refer to (verb.creation)

derivation	:	citation, quotation, quote,
definition	:	a passage or expression that is quoted or cited (noun.communication)

derivation	:	acknowledgment, citation, cite, credit, mention, quotation, reference,
definition	:	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage (noun.communication)

derivation	:	citation,
definition	:	(law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) (noun.communication)

derivation	:	reference, source,
definition	:	a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to (noun.communication)

21. the act of referring or consulting (noun.act)

derivation	:	consult, look up, refer,
definition	:	seek information from (verb.communication)

derivation	:	refer,
definition	:	send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision (verb.motion)

22. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	denote, refer,
definition	:	have as a meaning (verb.communication)

derivation	:	bear on, come to, concern, have-to doe with, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on,
definition	:	be relevant to (verb.stative)

derivation	:	extensional,
definition	:	defining a word by listing the class of entities to which the word correctly applies (adj.all)

derivation	:	referent,
definition	:	having reference (adj.all)

23. the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	refer,
definition	:	think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	denote, refer,
definition	:	have as a meaning (verb.communication)

derivation	:	referential,
definition	:	referring or pointing to something (adj.all)

24. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored (noun.communication)

derivation	:	address,
definition	:	access or locate by address (verb.possession)

25. a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts (noun.communication)

derivation	:	consult, look up, refer,
definition	:	seek information from (verb.communication)

26. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability (noun.communication)

derivation	:	characterise, characterize, qualify,
definition	:	describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of (verb.communication)

27. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage (noun.communication)

derivation	:	accredit, credit,
definition	:	ascribe an achievement to (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	abduce, adduce, cite,
definition	:	advance evidence for (verb.communication)

derivation	:	cite, quote,
definition	:	repeat a passage from (verb.communication)

derivation	:	advert, bring up, cite, mention, name, refer,
definition	:	make reference to (verb.communication)

derivation	:	acknowledge, notice,
definition	:	express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with (verb.communication)

derivation	:	cite, reference,
definition	:	refer to (verb.creation)

28. a remark that calls attention to something or someone (noun.communication)

derivation	:	mention, note, observe, remark,
definition	:	make mention of (verb.communication)

derivation	:	advert, bring up, cite, mention, name, refer,
definition	:	make reference to (verb.communication)

29. a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to (noun.communication)

derivation	:	source,
definition	:	specify the origin of (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	consult, look up, refer,
definition	:	seek information from (verb.communication)

derivation	:	cite, reference,
definition	:	refer to (verb.creation)

30. refer to (verb.creation)

derivation	:	citation, quotation, quote,
definition	:	a passage or expression that is quoted or cited (noun.communication)

derivation	:	acknowledgment, citation, cite, credit, mention, quotation, reference,
definition	:	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage (noun.communication)

derivation	:	citation,
definition	:	(law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) (noun.communication)

derivation	:	reference, source,
definition	:	a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to (noun.communication)

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