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reference in Tagalog

sanggunian

UK/ˈɹɛf.(ə.)ɹəns/

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obsolete/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/

reference in Tagalog: sanggunian, talasanggunian. In English, reference means a relationship or relation (to something).

Tagalog words for reference

academic writing: identification of a source
sanggunian
academic writing: source
sanggunian, talasanggunian

English meaning of reference

  1. noun A relationship or relation (to something).
  2. noun A measurement one can compare (some other measurement) to.
  3. noun Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
  4. noun A person who provides this information; a referee.

Full definition of reference

reference in a sentence

  • Reference Dictionary of Linguistics
  • You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.
  • Reference the dictionary for word meanings.

reference in other languages

Questions about reference in Tagalog

What is the meaning of reference in Tagalog?
Reference in Tagalog is sanggunian, talasanggunian.
Ano ang reference sa Tagalog?
Reference: sanggunian, talasanggunian.
What does reference mean in English?
Reference means a relationship or relation (to something).

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