In general, a reference is something that refers to or designates something else, or acts as a connection or a link between two things. The objects it links may be concrete, such as books or locations, or abstract, such as data, thoughts, or memories. The object which is named by a reference, or to which the reference points, is the referent.
The term reference is used with different specialized meanings in a variety of fields, as follows:
Mind over matter as scientists use brainpower to make wishes come true - Telegraph.co.uk Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:15:05 -0000 Mind over matter as scientists use brainpower to make wishes come trueTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 7 hours agoProf Nigel Shadbolt, of the school of computer science at Southampton University and former president of the British Computer Society, said: "The old ... Computer Science Courses Attracting More Students - Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:48:17 -0000 Computer Science Courses Attracting More StudentsChronicle of Higher Education (subscription) - Jul 17, 2008For years academics have been reading about declining enrollment in computer science courses. But Ed Lazowska, a computer science professor at the ... Blaise Liffick: Music man is attuned to life's diversity - Lancaster Newspapers Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:13:37 -0000 Blaise Liffick: Music man is attuned to life's diversityLancaster Newspapers, PA - 2 hours agoA computer science professor at Millersville University, Liffick, 55, is the faculty adviser to that school's gay-straight alliance. ... Non-Programming Jobs For a Computer Science Major? - Slashdot Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:13:53 -0000 Non-Programming Jobs For a Computer Science Major?Slashdot - Jul 1, 2008An anonymous reader writes "I recently graduated from a 'major' university in America with a BS degree in Computer Science. I unfortunately must admit that ... Computer Sciences Program for High School Women Addresses Gender ... - News from the University of Texas at Austin Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0000 Computer Sciences Program for High School Women Addresses Gender ...News from the University of Texas at Austin, TX - Jul 17, 2008First Bytes is aimed at identifying and overcoming attitudinal barriers so computer science becomes a viable career option in the minds of young women. ... EDUCATION: Science grads fall short of new goal - Detroit Free Press Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:31:35 -0000 EDUCATION: Science grads fall short of new goalDetroit Free Press, United States - Jul 17, 2008A shortage of graduates trained in disciplines such as mathematics, computer science and physics is hurting US companies, Traiman said. ...
Advanced Computer Technology Website - Overviews of current advances in computer software, hardware and the Internet.
Meta Description: [ Future developments in the area of computers ]
Dictionary of Algorithms, Data Structures, and Problems - A dictionary of algorithms, algorithmic techniques, data structures, and archetypical problems, with related definitions. Many entries have links to implementations, tutorials, and bibliographical references.
Meta Description: [ Definitions of algorithms, data structures, and classical
Computer Science problems.
Some entries have links to implementations and more information. ]
Inside Computers: An In Depth Guide - Simple introduction for novices to computing technology.
Meta Description: [ An online help guide for computer technology; in-depth articles that explain complex technologies in easy to understand language ]
Simon Chester's Computing Notes - Notes for people studying for the UK A-level qualification in computing.
Meta Description: [ A comprehensive set of notes for students doing Computer Science or Computing at A-Level (Published by Simon Chester from original notes compiled by Jonathan Greenald). ]
This tutorial is in reference to "Bertram Snap Change - Ian Ng." This sequence requires 3 prerequizit mini tricks: Tenkai ...