Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Supported with written references or citations: The word "referenced" describes something, typically a written work or statement, that is accompanied by or based on authoritative sources which are cited. It indicates that the information provided can be verified through the listed references.

Usage

• The adjective "referenced" is used to describe documents, claims, data, or scholarly work that includes citations to its sources. It is a formal term common in academic, technical, and professional writing to denote credibility and thorough research.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Her thesis was well-referenced, with over fifty citations from peer-reviewed journals.
  • Please submit a fully referenced report, listing all your sources in the bibliography.
  • The article's claims are not referenced, so we cannot verify their accuracy.

Advanced Usage

• "Heavily referenced": Containing a very large number of citations.
  • The historical analysis was heavily referenced, drawing from numerous primary documents.
• "Properly referenced": Correctly cited according to a specific style guide or standard.
  • To avoid plagiarism, ensure all borrowed ideas are properly referenced.

Variants and Related Words

• Reference (noun): A source of information or the act of mentioning something.
  • See the reference list for further reading.
• Reference (verb): To mention or cite a source.
  • You must reference the original author.
• Referential (adjective): Containing or of the nature of references.
  • The text has a highly referential style.

Synonyms

• Cited: Provided with a citation.
• Documented: Supported by documents or evidence.
• Sourced: Having the origin of information provided.

Antonyms

• Unreferenced: Lacking citations or references.
• Unsubstantiated: Not supported by evidence or references.
• Anecdotal: Based on personal accounts rather than cited facts.

Related Phrases

• "As referenced in...": A phrase used to point to a specific source.
  • The methodology, as referenced in Chapter 3, was followed precisely.
• "Referenced material": Information that includes citations.
  • The library's collection contains both popular books and referenced material for researchers.

Adjective

1. supported with written references or citations
   • a carefully referenced biography