How do you use Referencing in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Referencing meaning
present participle and gerund of reference
Using Referencing
- The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of reference
- In the example corpus, referencing often appears in combinations such as: referencing the, referencing his, was referencing.
Context around Referencing
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 1 start, 13 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Referencing
- In this selection, "referencing" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, graffiti, putt, songs, grenfell, city and hagrid stand out and add context to how "referencing" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include after graffiti referencing grenfell tower and ahsoka was referencing the events. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "referencing" sits close to words such as airstrikes, andhra and backpack, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with referencing
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Anyone should be able to drive on it,” Berman said, referencing the Kalven Report. (14 words)
Harlow tried to clarify what Lemon was referencing: “I think we need to qualify. (14 words)
And yes, that’s me referencing ’s Detroit backdrop and WWE’s graphics with cars. (15 words)
At the back of the hut facing the Black Lake, there is a small gravestone by itself with a carved Hippogriff on the front, clearly referencing Hagrid's animal companion Buckbeak first seen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. (41 words)
Gardaí also found a video of a live stream of the mass shooting on two mosques in Christchurch New Zealand in March 2019 and texts sent to Wolf’s phone referencing the killing of children on a regular basis. (39 words)
Ever since the storyline, Miles and Gwen have stayed in the friend zone, even though Miles views Gwen as his "future something," although he could have merely been referencing the Miles and Gwen of Earth-8. (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
Ahsoka was referencing the events of ’ Holocron Heist arc, during which bounty hunter Cad Bane stole a Jedi Holocron containing data on Force-sensitive newborns from all over the galaxy.
And earlier this year, police launched an investigation after graffiti referencing Grenfell Tower was painted on the Kingspan stadium.
And yes, that’s me referencing ’s Detroit backdrop and WWE’s graphics with cars.
Another person commented, “I can’t believe he missed that putt,” referencing that brutal lip out on the first playoff hole.
Anyone should be able to drive on it,” Berman said, referencing the Kalven Report.
A section of Victory fans were eager to show they hadn't yet moved on, taunting Glover throughout Saturday night's clash with songs referencing City's custodian being 'smashed by a bucket'.
At the back of the hut facing the Black Lake, there is a small gravestone by itself with a carved Hippogriff on the front, clearly referencing Hagrid's animal companion Buckbeak first seen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton dropped the phrasing on the sideline of Cincinnati’s win over the Bills, referencing quarterback Joe Burrow and his early success against the Chiefs.
Both game franchises were developed by Naughty Dog and have a long history of referencing each each other.
Cournoyer added that the team is “always striving to increase the campus catalog of trees,” referencing the green gable black gum.
During the latest episode of the New Rory & Mal Podcast, the duo ripped Budden, referencing their past financial issues which ultimately led to the trio’s demise.
Emily went on to address ‘slut shaming’ and feeling ‘frustrated’ about how ‘attacks’ are launched on young women, referencing Adam Levine’s relationship drama as an example.
Ever since the storyline, Miles and Gwen have stayed in the friend zone, even though Miles views Gwen as his "future something," although he could have merely been referencing the Miles and Gwen of Earth-8.
Gaines joked: 'Did they realize they clearly possess an unfair advantage?' referencing Athena Ryan, who transitioned from male to female.
Gardaí also found a video of a live stream of the mass shooting on two mosques in Christchurch New Zealand in March 2019 and texts sent to Wolf’s phone referencing the killing of children on a regular basis.
Grand Theft Auto Online's latest update introduces Johnny Klebitz's ghost, referencing a character from the past who met a controversial and shocking end in GTA 5's story mode.
Harlow tried to clarify what Lemon was referencing: “I think we need to qualify.
He included a ton of Easter Eggs referencing Disneyland and Walt Disney World (and even tried to ).
He said he had “a great relationship” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, referencing his 2019 impeachment after pressuring Zelenskyy for “a favor” while withholding military aid.
He’s literally cured patients without chemotherapy,’ she said when referencing the work of chiropractor and author of How to Rewire Your Brain, Joe Dispenza.
Common combinations with referencing
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: