Mention: meaning, definitions and examples

This is a repeat of the first word and context, but for a complete JSON structure, it’s included here.

• She mentioned your name during the meeting.
• Did he mention where he was going?

‘Tag’ is primarily used on social media and digital contexts to label or identify someone or something. It can also be used in informal, conversational speech.

• Don’t forget to tag me in the photo on Instagram.
• You can tag resources with keywords to make them easier to find.

‘Reference’ is used when pointing to information or sources, often detailed and specific. It’s common in academic, professional, and literary contexts.

• She made a reference to the previous study in her report.
• Can you give me a reference for that book?

‘Acknowledgment’ is used to recognize someone's contribution, presence, or the receipt of something. It often carries a formal tone. It can also be spelled as 'acknowledgement' in British English.

• He gave a short acknowledgment of her efforts in his speech.
• I received an acknowledgment of my application.

Use when briefly noting something without going into detail.

• She mentioned the meeting during lunch
• He didn't mention the price in his email

Use in digital contexts to identify someone or something, often in social media.

• She tagged him in a photo on Instagram
• Don't forget to tag the location

Use when providing a source or pointing to a specific detail.

• The author referenced several studies in her book
• He referenced the article in his report

Use when recognizing or admitting the existence or truth of something.

• She acknowledged his hard work
• He acknowledged the challenges they faced