Learn this word

reference

TBC
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+noun;verbDifficulty 3/5
Definition

A source of information, or the act of acknowledging that source.

In simple English

A source used to support information.

See it in a sentence

The report includes a complete reference list.

Learn it well

Teacher tip

Reference the source in the text and list it fully at the end.

Common mistake

Don’t confuse a reference with a direct quotation.

Keep learning