reference

reference

noun

Definition of REFERENCE

1

something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information <the author's argument is interesting, but the lack of references makes me wonder if it can be proven>

Synonyms authority, source

Related Words citation, excerpt, extract, quotation; caption, cross-reference, footnote, note

2

relation to or concern with something specified <this reply is in reference to your last question>

Synonyms reference, regard