false reference
[fɔls ˈrɛfərəns]
nounpl: false references
referência falsa
1. An incorrect or inaccurate citation, quotation, or source attribution that does not accurately represent the original work or idea
The student's essay contained several false references that could not be verified in the original sources.
O ensaio do estudante continha várias referências falsas que não podiam ser verificadas nas fontes originais.
2. In computing, a pointer or link that points to an invalid or non-existent memory location or data
The program crashed due to a false reference in the code that attempted to access deleted memory.
O programa travou devido a uma referência falsa no código que tentava acessar memória deletada.
3. A mention or allusion to something that does not actually exist or is misrepresented
The witness's testimony included a false reference to an event that never occurred.
O depoimento da testemunha incluía uma referência falsa a um evento que nunca ocorreu.
This term is commonly used in academic institutions in both Brazil and the USA to describe plagiarism or citation errors. In Brazilian universities, detecting false references is a serious academic integrity issue. The term has gained importance in the digital age due to misinformation and fake news discussions.
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