A referência
Example: A referência do livro está no final da página.
Definition
"A referência" in research refers to a citation or source of information used to support or validate a statement, fact, or argument, such as the bibliographic details found at the end of a book or article that guide readers to the original material.
Etymology
The word "a referência" comes from the Latin 'referentia,' meaning 'a carrying back' or 'relation.' It evolved through Portuguese to mean an act of referring or a source cited in academic or investigative contexts. Did you know that this term underscores the importance of tracing information back to its origin?
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