Referencing Meaning in English
word · lemma: reference
ˈɹɛfɝənsɪŋ/, /ˈɹɛfɹənsɪŋ
REF-er-uhn-sing
ɹˈɛfɹənsɪŋ
ref-ER-uhn-sing
Definition
Describing the act of mentioning, citing, or pointing to something, especially in writing, speech, or academic work.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in academic, professional, or formal contexts; 'referencing' often involves giving credit to sources. Wrongly using it for 'referring' in informal speech is a common mistake—use 'referring' for general mentions.
Spanish: hacer referencia - citarPortuguese (BR): referenciar - citarPortuguese (PT): referenciar - citarChinese (Simplified): 引用 - 参考Chinese (Traditional): 引用 - 參考Hindi: संदर्भ देना - उल्लेख करनाArabic: الإشارة إلى - الاستشهادBengali: উল্লেখRussian: ссылка - упоминание (в академическом контексте)Japanese: 参照 - 参照することVietnamese: trích dẫn - tham chiếuKorean: 참조 - 인용Turkish: atıfta bulunma - referans vermeUrdu: حوالہ دینا - حوالہ (تحریری یا علمی سیاق و سباق)Indonesian: merujuk - mengutip
Example Sentences
She is referencing several books in her essay.
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The report is referencing last year’s data.
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He was referencing a famous study in his presentation.
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Are you referencing that article we read last week?
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If you’re referencing, make sure to use the correct format.
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People keep referencing that movie whenever this topic comes up.
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