Definition of reference

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Reference (n.) The act of referring, or the state of being referred; as, reference to a chart for guidance..

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Paragraph :: Paragraph (n.) Originally, a marginal mark or note, set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, e. g., a change of subject; now, the character /, commonly used in the text as a reference mark to a footnote, or to indicate the place of a division into sections..
Twinning :: Twinning (n.) The assemblage of two or more crystals, or parts of crystals, in reversed position with reference to each other in accordance with some definite law; also, rarely, in artificial twinning (accomplished for example by pressure), the process by which this reversal is brought about..
Reconnaissance :: Reconnaissance (n.) An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character.
Weal-balanced :: Weal-balanced (a.) Balanced or considered with reference to public weal.
In :: In (prep.) With reference to a limit of time; as, in an hour; it happened in the last century; in all my life..
Round :: Round (a.) Full and smoothly expanded; not defective or abrupt; finished; polished; -- said of style, or of authors with reference to their style..
Impasto :: Impasto (n.) The thickness of the layer or body of pigment applied by the painter to his canvas with especial reference to the juxtaposition of different colors and tints in forming a harmonious whole.
Hangman :: Hangman (n.) One who hangs another; esp., one who makes a business of hanging; a public executioner; -- sometimes used as a term of reproach, without reference to office..
Respective :: Respective (a.) Looking towardl having reference to; relative, not absolute; as, the respective connections of society..
Solstitial :: Solstitial (a.) Happening at a solstice; esp. (with reference to the northern hemisphere), happening at the summer solstice, or midsummer..
Reference :: Reference (n.) The process of sending any matter, for inquiry in a cause, to a master or other officer, in order that he may ascertain facts and report to the court..
Industrially :: Industrially (adv.) With reference to industry.
Transpadane :: Transpadane (a.) Lying or being on the further side of the river Po with reference to Rome, that is, on the north side; -- opposed to cispadane..
Relative :: Relative (a.) Arising from relation; resulting from connection with, or reference to, something else; not absolute..
Diet :: Diet (n.) A course of food selected with reference to a particular state of health; prescribed allowance of food; regimen prescribed.
Recommittal :: Recommittal (n.) A second or renewed commitment; a renewed reference to a committee.
Hint :: Hint (v. i.) To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something..
Relative :: Relative (a.) Having relation or reference; referring; respecting; standing in connection; pertaining; as, arguments not relative to the subject..
Reference :: Reference (n.) That which refers to something; a specific direction of the attention; as, a reference in a text-book..
Renter :: Renter (v. t.) To restore the original design of, by working in new warp; -- said with reference to tapestry..
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