argument vs reference

reference vs argument

argument and reference both are nouns.

argument is not a verb while reference is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
argument	Yes	No	No	No
reference	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, reference is a hypernym of argument; that is, reference is a word with a broader meaning than argument:

argument: (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
reference: (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

Other hypernyms of argument include value, address, computer address.

argument (noun)	reference (noun)
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable	the act of referring or consulting
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning	the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal	the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie	a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true	a remark that calls attention to something or someone
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program	a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
	an indicator that orients you generally
	a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to
	(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

argument (verb)	reference (verb)
	refer to

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