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Discover LudwigThe word 'self-reference' is correct and commonly used in written English
It refers to the act of referring to oneself or something within oneself. It is often used in academic or technical writing and can also be used in everyday language. Example: The therapist encouraged her patient to practice self-reference, reminding him to reflect on his own thoughts and feelings rather than relying on external validation.
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self-reference
noun
Act or process of referring to itself or oneself.
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Talk about a self-reference.
Human "self-reference" happens any time we say "I".
Parody and self-reference permeated the three-night stand.
Dunham's work is like a Russian doll of self-reference.
But they were remarkable for their incessant self-reference.
"The self-reference is because I am the system.
There are occasional moments of amusing self-reference.
Shakespeare has also provided elements of self-reference if not self-parody.
Johnson uses the term opportunist – in this case with no self-reference.
Freeman agrees that their Sherlock has "moments of self-reference and it's knowing in a way.
Self-reference never really steps outside of, or breaks free from, itself.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com