n. 25B6; noun
his journal contains many references to railways : MENTION OF, allusion to, comment on, remark about.
references are given in the bibliography : (INFORMATION) SOURCE, citation, authority, credit; bibliographical data.
reference to a higher court : REFERRAL, transfer, remission.
a glowing reference : TESTIMONIAL, character reference, recommendation; credentials; dated character.
25A0; with reference to APROPOS, with regard to, regarding, with respect to, on the subject of, re; in relation to, relating to, in connection with.