Definition of reference

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Reference (n.) One who, or that which, is referred to..

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Polytechnic :: Polytechnic (a.) Comprehending, or relating to, many arts and sciences; -- applied particularly to schools in which many branches of art and science are taught with especial reference to their practical application; also to exhibitions of machinery and industrial products..
Reference :: Reference (n.) One of whom inquires can be made as to the integrity, capacity, and the like, of another..
Yarage :: Yarage (a.) The power of moving, or being managed, at sea; -- said with reference to a ship..
Stibiconite :: Stibic (a.) Antimonic; -- used with reference to certain compounds of antimony.
Referential :: Referential (a.) Containing a reference; pointing to something out of itself; as, notes for referential use..
Elapse :: Elapse (v. i.) To slip or glide away; to pass away silently, as time; -- used chiefly in reference to time..
Prone :: Prone (a.) Sloping, with reference to a line or surface; declivous; inclined; not level..
Reference :: Reference (n.) A work, or a passage in a work, to which one is referred..
Posture :: Posture (v. t.) To place in a particular position or attitude; to dispose the parts of, with reference to a particular purpose; as, to posture one's self; to posture a model..
Concern :: Concern (v. t.) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
Farewell :: Farewell (n.) Act of departure; leave-taking; a last look at, or reference to something..
Bracket :: Bracket (n.) One of two characters [], used to inclose a reference, explanation, or note, or a part to be excluded from a sentence, to indicate an interpolation, to rectify a mistake, or to supply an omission, and for certain other purposes; -- called also crotchet..
Direction :: Direction (n.) The pointing of a piece with reference to an imaginary vertical axis; -- distinguished from elevation. The direction is given when the plane of sight passes through the object.
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..
Manoeuvre :: Manoeuvre (n.) To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.
Relative :: Relative (a.) Arising from relation; resulting from connection with, or reference to, something else; not absolute..
Voir Dire :: Voir dire () An oath administered to a witness, usually before being sworn in chief, requiring him to speak the truth, or make true answers in reference to matters inquired of, to ascertain his competency to give evidence..
Isothermal :: Isothermal (a.) Having reference to the geographical distribution of temperature, as exhibited by means of isotherms; as, an isothermal line; an isothermal chart..
Yearbook :: Yearbook (n.) A book published yearly; any annual report or summary of the statistics or facts of a year, designed to be used as a reference book; as, the Congregational Yearbook..
Day :: Day (n.) A specified time or period; time, considered with reference to the existence or prominence of a person or thing; age; time..
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