referenced (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛfərənsd/
Definition
Mentioned or alluded to, typically in a way that indicates a source or authority.
Examples
The article referenced the study published last year.
He referenced his notes before answering the question.
The speech referenced historical events to make a point.
How to Use referenced
- reference to (prepositional phrase)
- an act of mentioning or alluding to something — "There was a clear reference to the previous discussion in his email."
- reference book (collocation)
- a book that contains facts and information, such as an encyclopedia or dictionary — "I looked up the definition in a reference book."
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