A reference, or a references point, is the intensional use of one thing, a point of reference or reference state, to indicate something else. When reference is intended, what the reference points to is called the referent. General ExamplesSome general examples are: the name Jane Doe used to identify a particular woman; a traffic sign warning of an upcoming turn-off; a wedding ring indicating a certain kind of relationship; and samples of various musical works being incorporated into a new o… (More on References)