reference synonyms

reference

n.

  1. The act of referring

    indicating, pointing out, mentioning, citing, bringing up, stating, attributing, connecting, associating, relating.

  2. An allusion

    mention, citation, hint, implication; see allusion, quotation 1.

  3. A source

    text, original text, book, article, writing, standard work, reference book, dictionary, encyclopedia, thesaurus, directory, guidebook, footnote, eyewitness, informant, evidence; see also dictionary, source 2.

  4. A person or statement giving testimony as to someone's character, abilities, etc.

    friend, employer, patron, associate, backer, booster*, recommendation*, endorsement*, testimonial; see also recommendation 2.

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