Definition of reference

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Reference (n.) That which refers to something; a specific direction of the attention; as, a reference in a text-book..

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Solicit :: Solicit (v. t.) To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
Concord :: Concord (n.) An agreement between the parties to a fine of land in reference to the manner in which it should pass, being an acknowledgment that the land in question belonged to the complainant. See Fine..
Levir :: Levir (n.) A husband's brother; -- used in reference to levirate marriages.
Handy :: Handy (superl.) Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume..
Capitation :: Capitation (n.) A tax upon each head or person, without reference to property; a poll tax..
Isothermal :: Isothermal (a.) Having reference to the geographical distribution of temperature, as exhibited by means of isotherms; as, an isothermal line; an isothermal chart..
Obelisk :: Obelisk (n.) A mark of reference; -- called also dagger [/]. See Dagger, n., 2..
Geocentrical :: Geocentrical (a.) Having reference to the center of the earth.
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.
Recommittal :: Recommittal (n.) A second or renewed commitment; a renewed reference to a committee.
Tint :: Tint (n.) A color considered with reference to other very similar colors; as, red and blue are different colors, but two shades of scarlet are different tints..
In :: In (prep.) With reference to character, reach, scope, or influence considered as establishing a limitation; as, to be in one's favor..
Allusive :: Allusive (a.) Having reference to something not fully expressed; containing an allusion.
"archetypally :: Archetypally (adv.) With reference to the archetype; originally. Parts archetypally distinct..
Selection :: Selection (n.) The act of selecting, or the state of being selected; choice, by preference..
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind; as, a vessel has the weather gauge of another when on the windward side of it, and the lee gauge when on the lee side of it..
Intimation :: Intimation (n.) A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice; a remote or ambiguous reference; as, he had given only intimations of his design..
Preferential :: Preferential (a.) Giving, indicating, or having a preference or precedence; as, a preferential claim; preferential shares..
Level :: Level (n.) An instrument by which to find a horizontal line, or adjust something with reference to a horizontal line..
Cispadane :: Cispadane (a.) On the hither side of the river Po with reference to Rome; that is, on the south side..
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