01 n. The act of referring, or the state of being referred; as, reference to a chart for guidance.
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The act of referring, or the state of being referred; as, reference to a chart for guidance.
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2.
That which refers to something; a specific direction of the attention; as, a reference in a text-book.
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3.
Relation; regard; respect.“Something that hath a reference to my state.” — Shak.
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4.
One who, or that which, is referred to.
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5.
The act of submitting a matter in dispute to the judgment of one or more persons for decision.(Law)
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6.
Appeal.[R.]
Phrases & compounds
Reference Bible —
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