lack of reference
[/læk əv ˈrɛfərəns/]
noun phrasepl: lacks of reference
falta de referência
1. the absence of a source, citation, or point of comparison that can be used to understand, verify, or contextualize information
The article suffered from a lack of reference to credible sources.
O artigo sofria de uma falta de referência a fontes confiáveis.
2. in academic or technical writing, the omission of proper citations or bibliography
The student's essay was rejected due to lack of reference.
O ensaio do aluno foi rejeitado devido à falta de referência.
3. the inability to relate to or understand something due to the absence of prior experience or knowledge
Due to lack of reference, I couldn't understand the cultural allusion.
Pela falta de referência, eu não consegui entender a alusão cultural.
In Brazilian academic culture, 'falta de referência' is a serious concern in universities where proper citation is strictly enforced. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in academic integrity discussions and plagiarism prevention. Both cultures increasingly emphasize the importance of proper referencing in the age of digital information.
NYC Slang
no source, sketchy citation, unverified info
Related Idioms & Phrases
flying blind (lacking reference points)
shooting in the dark (acting without reference)
sem base para comparação (without basis for comparison)
com as mãos atadas (with hands tied, unable to reference)
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