A referência
Example: A referência do livro ajuda a encontrar informações importantes.
Definition
"A referência" in research refers to the citation or source of information used to support or validate findings, ideas, or statements, helping readers locate the original material for further study or verification.
Etymology
The word "a referência" comes from the Latin word 'referentia,' meaning 'a carrying back' or 'relation.' It evolved through Old French into Portuguese, where it now denotes the act of referring or a source cited in academic and research contexts.
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