referenced

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "referenced" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to refer to something that has been mentioned or referred to elsewhere. Example sentence: The handbook referenced in the presentation can be found on the company website.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

53 human-written examples

(If you eat neither pork or prawns, Rosemary Brissenden's recipe in South East Asian Food suggests chicken thigh as an alternative, or you can find plenty of vegetarian versions online, including the Gourmet recipe referenced here).

The Guardian - Lifestyle

A fully referenced version of this article can be found at Monbiot.com This article was amended on 25 June and further amended on 26 June.

The Guardian - Opinion

Environment minister Greg Hunt has previously referenced photos of these disturbed areas, although the government has so far declined to release these pictures.

The Guardian

Certainly, this was a collection that referenced the DVF archive with renewed enthusiasm.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Given that this was a decade ago, and was mentioned during the cut and thrust of an interview, he referenced that his writing career had ended when he became an MP: in fact it ended shortly afterwards".

The Guardian

The fact that financial inclusion is referenced in nearly all of the existing sustainable development goals (SDGs) demonstrates its central role in the development agenda.

The Guardian

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

7 human-written examples

His view is that lots of thinking is squeezed in to the two seconds of a blink decision: immediate observations are cross-referenced with past experience to generate broad inferences.

The Economist

Schapiro wrote to Heidegger to find out where and when he had actually seen Van Gogh's painting; Heidegger, then nearing eighty, recalled having seen an exhibition in Amsterdam in 1930, so Schapiro cross-referenced all the works that could possibly have been exhibited there with Heidegger's own descriptions of the painting in his essay.

SEP

The number of people who say to me: 'I had a great night last night, I've no idea what I did.' How is that a definition of a great night?" As for his most-referenced obsession: "I love football and like politics".

The Guardian

Enterprises apply to INCRA for documents called protocolos, based on parcels of land surveyed from the air and impressively "geo-referenced".

The Economist

The books reviewed here are all first novels, but they are formidably full of grist: time, history, memory, high and serious themes, elaborately wrought, cross-referenced with kindred literature biography, poetry, philosophy.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "referenced" to demonstrate the connection of your work with established research or ideas, enhancing credibility.

Common error

Avoid using "referenced" vaguely. Always provide specific details or links to the source being referenced so readers can easily verify the information.

Linguistic Context

The word "referenced" functions primarily as a past participle or adjective. It indicates that something has been mentioned or alluded to, often in the context of providing support or evidence. Ludwig examples show it is used to connect ideas to external sources, enhancing credibility.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Science

30%

Formal & Business

15%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

5%

Wiki

5%

Reference

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "referenced" is a versatile term, frequently used to indicate that something has been mentioned or alluded to. It is grammatically correct and commonly found in news, scientific, and formal business contexts. Ludwig confirms the correctness and usability of the word. To enhance clarity in writing, it's best practice to provide specific details or links to the sources being referenced. Related phrases include "referred to", "cited", and "alluded to", each offering subtle nuances in meaning. Its usage spans formal and neutral registers, contributing to its widespread applicability.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

referred to

A general term for directing attention to something.

made reference to

A more formal way of saying "referred to".

cited

Implies a direct quotation or specific mention of a source.

pointed to

Similar to indicated, but may imply a more direct connection.

alluded to

Indicates an indirect reference, often subtle or suggestive.

made allusions to

Indicates indirect references, often of a literary or artistic nature.

mentioned

Suggests a simple act of bringing something to someone's attention.

indicated

Suggests pointing out or highlighting something relevant.

drawn upon

Implies using something as a source of inspiration or information.

touched upon

Suggests briefly mentioning a topic without going into detail.

FAQs

How to use "referenced" in a sentence?

You can use "referenced" to indicate that something has been mentioned or referred to. For example, "The document "referenced here" contains additional information."

What's the difference between "referenced" and "cited"?

"Referenced" implies a general mention, while "cited" typically indicates a direct quotation or formal acknowledgement of a source. You "cite" a source when you're using its exact words or ideas, and "reference" it to show its relevance to your work.

What can I say instead of "referenced"?

You can use alternatives like "referred to", "alluded to", or "mentioned depending on the context".

Is it correct to say "the above referenced document"?

Yes, "the above "referenced document"" is grammatically correct and commonly used to refer to a document mentioned earlier in the text. However, ensure clarity by specifying which document you are referring to.