reference vs argument

argument vs reference

reference and argument both are nouns.

reference is a verb but argument is not a verb.

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

As nouns, argument is a hyponym of reference; that is, argument is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reference:

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

Other hyponyms of reference include parameter, uniform resource locator, universal resource locator, URL.

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

reference (verb)	argument (verb)
refer to

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