ALL meanings of reference
ref·er·ence
R r - abbreviation Technical meaning of REFERENCE pointer 3
- noun reference an act or instance of referring. 1
- noun reference a mention; allusion. 1
- noun reference something for which a name or designation stands; denotation. 1
- noun reference a direction in a book or writing to some other book, passage, etc. 1
- noun reference a book, passage, etc., to which one is directed. 1
- noun reference reference mark (def 2). 1
- noun reference material contained in a footnote or bibliography, or referred to by a reference mark. 1
- noun reference use or recourse for purposes of information: a library for public reference. 1
- noun reference a person to whom one refers for testimony as to one's character, abilities, etc. 1
- noun reference a statement, usually written, as to a person's character, abilities, etc. 1
- noun reference relation, regard, or respect: all persons, without reference to age. 1
- verb with object reference to furnish (a book, dissertation, etc.) with references: Each new volume is thoroughly referenced. 1
- verb with object reference to arrange (notes, data, etc.) for easy reference: Statistical data is referenced in the glossary. 1
- verb with object reference to refer to: to reference a file. 1
- noun Definition of reference in Technology 1. (programming) An address, from the point of view of a programming language. A pointer may be typed, with its type indicating the type of data to which it points. The terms "pointer" and "reference" are generally interchangeable although particular programming languages often differentiate these two in subtle ways. For example, Perl always calls them references, never pointers. Conversely, in C, "pointer" is used, although "a reference" is often used to denote the concept that a pointer implements. Pointers are like jumps, leading wildly from one part of the data structure to another. Their introduction into high-level languages has been a step backward from which we may never recover. 2. (operating system) (Or "mouse pointer") An icon, usually a small arrow, that moves on the screen in response to movement of a pointing device, typically a mouse. The pointer shows the user which object on the screen will be selected etc. when a mouse button is clicked. 1
- noun reference dictionary, encyclopedia, etc. 1
- noun reference mention 1
- noun reference act of referring 1
- noun reference sthg to refer to 1
- noun reference indication to consult another work 1
- noun reference work consulted 1
- noun reference authority, sb consulted 1
- abbreviation REFERENCE relation 1
- noun reference recommendation letter 1
- noun reference person giving a recommendation 1
- transitive verb reference list sources for 1
- transitive verb reference refer to 1
- variable noun reference Reference to someone or something is the act of talking about them or mentioning them. A reference is a particular example of this. 0
- uncountable noun reference Reference is the act of consulting someone or something in order to get information or advice. 0
- adjective reference Reference books are ones that you look at when you need specific information or facts about a subject. 0
- countable noun reference A reference is a word, phrase, or idea which comes from something such as a book, poem, or play and which you use when making a point about something. 0
- countable noun reference A reference is something such as a number or a name that tells you where you can obtain the information you want. 0
- countable noun reference A reference is a letter that is written by someone who knows you and which describes your character and abilities. When you apply for a job, an employer might ask for references. 0
- countable noun reference A reference is a person who gives you a reference, for example when you are applying for a job. 0
- verb reference If you reference a particular book or writer, you make a precise reference to them in what you are saying or writing. 0
- noun reference the act or an instance of referring 0
- noun reference something referred, esp proceedings submitted to a referee in law 0
- noun reference a direction of the attention to a passage elsewhere or to another book, document, etc 0
- noun reference a book or passage referred to 0
- noun reference a mention or allusion 0
- noun reference the relation between a word, phrase, or symbol and the object or idea to which it refers 0
- noun reference the object referred to by an expression 0
- noun reference a source of information or facts 0
- noun reference (as modifier) 0
- noun reference a written testimonial regarding one's character or capabilities 0
- noun reference a person referred to for such a testimonial 0
- noun reference relation or delimitation, esp to or by membership of a specific class or group; respect or regard 0
- verb reference to furnish or compile a list of references for (an academic thesis, publication, etc) 0
- verb reference to make a reference to; refer to 0