Unreferenced: meaning, definitions and examples
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unreferenced
[ ʌnˈrɛfərənsd ]
academic writing
Unreferenced refers to information, data, or claims presented without citation or acknowledgment of sources. It typically implies a lack of credibility or reliability in academic or formal contexts.
Synonyms
acknowledged, cited, not cited
Examples of usage
- The report was criticized for its unreferenced statistics.
- She included several unreferenced statements in her thesis.
- The article contains many unreferenced claims that undermine its argument.
Translations
Translations of the word "unreferenced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não referenciado
🇮🇳 असंदर्भित
🇩🇪 unreferenziert
🇮🇩 tidak terreferensi
🇺🇦 без посилання
🇵🇱 nieodniesiony
🇯🇵 参照されていない
🇫🇷 non référencé
🇪🇸 no referenciado
🇹🇷 referans verilmemiş
🇰🇷 참조되지 않음
🇸🇦 غير مرجعي
🇨🇿 neodkazovaný
🇸🇰 neodkazovaný
🇨🇳 未引用
🇸🇮 nereferenciran
🇮🇸 ótilgreint
🇰🇿 сілтемесіз
🇬🇪 არაგამოწვდილი
🇦🇿 istinad edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no referenciado
Word origin
The term 'unreferenced' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation, and 'referenced', the past participle of 'reference', which comes from the Latin 'referre' meaning 'to bring back'. The use of 'unreferenced' in academic contexts has increased significantly with the rise of digital information and the need for citation. Initially, the concept was more implicit, as in classical literary traditions, works referenced sources and authorities, establishing credibility. However, the exponential growth of information available on the internet has made it more challenging to maintain scholarly rigor, thus highlighting the importance of distinguishing between referenced and unreferenced content. In modern times, unreferenced material is often viewed with skepticism, especially in scholarly articles and peer-reviewed journals, leading to discussions about plagiarism and academic integrity.