reference

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de mencionar o citar una fuente de información, o bien la propia fuente consultada para aclarar o confirmar algo. También puede referirse a una recomendación personal o carta de recomendación.

A noun referring to the act of mentioning or citing a source of information, or a source itself used for consultation or support.

1. Mention or citationB1formal

   The act of mentioning or citing a source of information.

   Mención o cita

   • The author included a reference to the original study.
   • Please provide a reference for your claim.
   • The bibliography contains all the references used in the paper.

   Sinónimosallusioncitationmentionnotequotationsource

2. Recommendation letterB1formal

   A formal statement from someone who knows you, testifying to your character or abilities.

   Carta de recomendación

   • She asked her professor for a reference for her job application.
   • The company requires two references from previous employers.
   • He provided a strong reference from his former manager.

   Sinónimosendorsementrecommendationtestimonial

3. Source of informationA2formal

   A book, document, or other source used for information.

   Fuente de información

   • The dictionary is a useful reference for spelling.
   • Keep this manual as a reference for future use.
   • The library has a large collection of reference books.

   Sinónimosauthoritycitationdocumentationreference worksource

4. Relation or connectionB2formal

   A relationship or connection between things.

   Relación o conexión

   • The painting is made in reference to the artist's childhood.
   • The terms are used in reference to the same concept.
   • The discussion was in reference to the new policy.

   Sinónimosassociationbondconnectioncorrelationcorrespondencelinkrelationtie

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de mencionar o citar una fuente, así como para remitirse a ella en busca de información o como apoyo.

A verb used to indicate the act of mentioning or citing a source, or consulting a source for information.

1. Mention or citeB2formal

   To mention or refer to something as a source of information or authority.

   mencionar o citar

   • The author referenced several studies in her paper.
   • Please reference the original document when making your argument.
   • He referenced the company's policy during the meeting.

   Sinónimosadduceciteinvokementionquote

2. Consult for informationB2formal

   To look at or consult a source for information.

   Consultar una fuente

   • She referenced the dictionary to check the spelling.
   • The technician referenced the manual to fix the machine.
   • Students should reference reliable sources for their research.

   Sinónimosconsultlook atlook upturn to