refer to
Point toward source
Refer to connects a word, phrase, or gesture to what it designates: When I say "the city," I'm referring to Chicago.
It also means to consult or direct attention toward: Refer to the manual for instructions, She referred me to a specialist.
To refer to something in conversation is to mention it: He never refers to his ex-wife.
- citeMention as authority
- citationMention of a source
- see alsoCross-reference indicator
- sourcePoint of origin
- footnoteCitation at page bottom
cf. · denote · call on · indicate · allude · as mentioned · specify · mention · hyperlink · relate · quote · link · point out · attribution · consult · annotation · associate · bibliography