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reference vs mention

mention vs reference

reference and mention both are nouns.

reference and mention both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reference Yes No Yes No
mention Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reference and mention are synonyms defined as:
  • reference and mention: a remark that calls attention to something or someone
As nouns, reference and mention are synonyms defined as:
  • reference and mention: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Other synonyms of reference include acknowledgment, citation, cite, credit, quotation.
reference (noun) mention (noun)
the act of referring or consulting an official recognition of merit
the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to a remark that calls attention to something or someone
the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
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
reference (verb) mention (verb)
refer to make mention of
commend
make reference to
Difference between reference and mention

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