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Term: futurereference

Definition:

Future reference is a phrase used to indicate that information or a particular point will be useful or relevant in the future.

Part of Speech: Noun (noncount)

Sense 1:

Future reference refers to the act of citing or mentioning something that may be useful in the future.

Example sentence:

Make a note of this website for future reference.

Sense 2:

In literature or academic writing, future reference can be the use of foreshadowing techniques to allude to events or information that will become relevant later.

Example sentence:

The author cleverly used future reference throughout the book, hinting at the plot twist at the end.

Usage:

Future reference is commonly used when talking about storing information or making a note of something for future use. It can also be used to discuss the literary technique of foreshadowing.

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