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1. reference

noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a remark that calls attention to something or someone.

Etymology

  • -ence (English)
  • refer (English)

Rhymes with Point Of Reference

  • preference
  • deference

2. reference

noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage.

Etymology

  • -ence (English)
  • refer (English)

3. point

noun. ['ˈpɔɪnt'] a geometric element that has position but no extension.

Etymology

  • point (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. point

verb. ['ˈpɔɪnt'] indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively.

Etymology

  • point (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. point

noun. ['ˈpɔɪnt'] a brief version of the essential meaning of something.

Etymology

  • point (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. point

verb. ['ˈpɔɪnt'] direct into a position for use.

Etymology

  • point (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))