English dictionary

referencing Meaning & Definition

What Does Referencing Mean?

Referencing is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of reference. As a noun, it means The making of a reference.

To provide a list of references for (a text).
You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.
To refer to, to use as a reference.
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To mention, to cite.
In his speech, the candidate obliquely referenced the past failures of his opponent.
To contain the value that is a memory address of some value stored in memory.
The given pointer will reference the actual generated data.

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You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.

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In his speech, the candidate obliquely referenced the past failures of his opponent.

The given pointer will reference the actual generated data.

referencing

referencing (plural referencings)