referenced Definition

reference
noun

1. A mention of it; an allusion to it.

Thesaurus: allusion, mention, hint, implication, intimation, suggestion, citation, note.
Form: reference to something (usually)
2. A direction in a book to another passage or another book where information can be found.
3. A book or passage referred to.
4. The act of referring to a book or passage for information.
5a. A written report on a person's character, talents and abilities, especially one describing their aptitude for a particular job or position;
5b. A person referred to for such a report.
6a. The providing of facts and information;
6b. A source of facts or information;
6c. as adj.

Example: a reference library
7. The directing of a person, question, etc to some authority for information, a decision, etc.

Thesaurus: referral, recommendation, direction, consignment, assignment.
8. Relation, correspondence or connection.

Example: with reference to your last letter
9. A standard for measuring or judging.

Example: a point of reference
10. law.
The act of submitting a dispute for investigaion or decision.

verb referenced, referencing

1. To make a reference to something.
2. To provide (a book, etc) with references to other sources.

Derivative: referential

Containing a reference.

Having reference to something.

Used for reference.

Derivative: referentially
adverb

Derivative: terms of reference

A guiding statement that defines the scope and limits of an investigation, etc.

The scope itself.

Etymology: 16c.