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Meaning of referenced
The primary meaning of the word "referenced" is to mention or cite something as a source or example.
Etymology of referenced
The word "referenced" originates from the verb "reference", which comes from the Old French "referer", meaning "to carry back" or "to refer"
The term has its roots in the Latin "referre", which means "to carry back" or "to bring back"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to mean "to mention or cite as a source"
Synonyms
cited
quoted
mentioned
alluded to
pointed to
indicated
noted
acknowledged
recognized
credited
attributed
linked
connected
associated
correlated
related
affirmed
confirmed
verified
validated
substantiated
supported
endorsed
documented
recorded
archived
cross-referenced
referenced
mentioned in passing
touched upon
commented on
observed
noticed
Definitions
- To mention or cite something as a source or example
- * To provide a reference or citation for something
- * To consult or look at something for information
Usage Examples
- The researcher referenced several studies in her paper to support her argument
- * The company's website referenced the new policy, but did not provide further details
- * The artist referenced the work of several famous painters in her own pieces
Antonyms
ignored
overlooked
disregarded
neglected
dismissed
rejected
refuted
denied
contradicted
opposed
unrelated
unconnected
dissimilar
unlike
unequal
unassociated
unlinked
uncorrelated
unaffiliated
disconnected
unconcerned
uninterested