Definition of reference

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Reference (n.) A work, or a passage in a work, to which one is referred..

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Favorite :: Favorite (a.) Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child..
Incapable :: Incapable (a.) Not capable of being brought to do or perform, because morally strong or well disposed; -- used with reference to some evil; as, incapable of wrong, dishonesty, or falsehood..
Hydrothermal :: Hydrothermal (a.) Of or pertaining to hot water; -- used esp. with reference to the action of heated waters in dissolving, redepositing, and otherwise producing mineral changes within the crust of the globe..
Preferential :: Preferential (a.) Giving, indicating, or having a preference or precedence; as, a preferential claim; preferential shares..
Choice :: Choice (n.) The thing or person chosen; that which is approved and selected in preference to others; selection.
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..
Solstitial :: Solstitial (a.) Happening at a solstice; esp. (with reference to the northern hemisphere), happening at the summer solstice, or midsummer..
Dagger :: Dagger (n.) A mark of reference in the form of a dagger [/]. It is the second in order when more than one reference occurs on a page; -- called also obelisk.
Pounder :: Pounder (n.) A person or thing, so called with reference to a certain number of pounds in value, weight, capacity, etc.; as, a cannon carrying a twelve-pound ball is called a twelve pounder..
Facies :: Facies (n.) The general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment..
Choose :: Choose (v. t.) To make choice of; to select; to take by way of preference from two or more objects offered; to elect; as, to choose the least of two evils..
Nautically :: Nautically (adv.) In a nautical manner; with reference to nautical affairs.
Citation :: Citation (n.) A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law..
Allusion :: Allusion (n.) A figurative or symbolical reference.
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..
Reference :: Reference (n.) A work, or a passage in a work, to which one is referred..
Capitation :: Capitation (n.) A tax upon each head or person, without reference to property; a poll tax..
Phassachate :: Phassachate (n.) The lead-colored agate; -- so called in reference to its color.
Chance :: Chance (n.) A possibility; a likelihood; an opportunity; -- with reference to a doubtful result; as, a chance to escape; a chance for life; the chances are all against him..
On :: On (prep.) In reference or relation to; as, on our part expect punctuality; a satire on society..
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