| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | acknowledgment | recognition or mention of something |
| 2. | adduce | cite as supporting evidence |
| 3. | allusion | an indirect mention of something |
| 4. | annotation | an explanatory note or comment |
| 5. | appeal to | invoke for support |
| 6. | attribution | assignment of source or authorship |
| 7. | authority | a reliable supporting source |
| 8. | background | supporting setting or information |
| 9. | backup | extra support or confirmation |
| 10. | basis | underlying support or foundation |
| 11. | bibliography | a list of consulted sources |
| 12. | bring up | mention in conversation |
| 13. | byname | an additional descriptive name |
| 14. | call out | mention explicitly |
| 15. | catalog | a systematic list of items |
| 16. | citation | a quoted or cited source |
| 17. | cite | mention as evidence or example |
| 18. | comment | a brief statement or observation |
| 19. | contact | a person for information |
| 20. | credit | recognition for contribution or source |
| 21. | datum | a single piece of data |
| 22. | denotation | the direct meaning of a term |
| 23. | descriptor | a word that identifies |
| 24. | designation | a naming or identifying term |
| 25. | document | written source or record |
| 26. | documentation | supporting source material |
| 27. | endnote | a note at section end |
| 28. | example | something serving as illustration |
| 29. | excerpt | a short passage from text |
| 30. | exemplar | a model or typical example |
| 31. | expression | a word or phrase used |
| 32. | extract | a selected passage from text |
| 33. | fact | a piece of information |
| 34. | footnote | a note at page bottom |
| 35. | grounds | justifying support or reason |
| 36. | guide | something directing action or thought |
| 37. | guidepost | a directing sign or clue |
| 38. | hat tip | brief acknowledgment or credit |
| 39. | hint | a slight or indirect mention |
| 40. | ibid. | same source as previous note |
| 41. | identification | the act of naming something |
| 42. | illustration | an example clarifying a point |
| 43. | implication | suggested meaning or connection |
| 44. | import | meaning or significance |
| 45. | index | an organized finding list |
| 46. | indication | a sign or mention |
| 47. | indicator | a sign pointing something out |
| 48. | instance | a particular example or case |
| 49. | invoke | cite as support or authority |
| 50. | label | a descriptive identifying term |
| 51. | letter | a written communication or note |
| 52. | link | a connection to related material |
| 53. | loc. cit. | in the place cited |
| 54. | look to | rely on for guidance |
| 55. | marker | a sign or indicator |
| 56. | meaning | what a word signifies |
| 57. | memo | a brief written note |
| 58. | mention | a brief citation or allusion |
| 59. | mentioning | the act of bringing up |
| 60. | name-drop | mention a notable person |
| 61. | nickname | an informal familiar name |
| 62. | nod | a subtle acknowledgment or mention |
| 63. | note | a brief written mention |
| 64. | op. cit. | in the work cited |
| 65. | particular | a specific detail or fact |
| 66. | passage | a section of written text |
| 67. | plug | promotional mention or recommendation |
| 68. | point to | indicate or direct attention |
| 69. | pointer | something directing attention elsewhere |
| 70. | precedent | earlier example used as guide |
| 71. | quotation | words repeated from a source |
| 72. | quote | a passage taken from elsewhere |
| 73. | recommendation | a supportive statement about someone |
| 74. | record | documented account or evidence |
| 75. | refer to | mention or direct attention to |
| 76. | referee | a person giving recommendations |
| 77. | referral | the act of directing elsewhere |
| 78. | remark | a spoken or written mention |
| 79. | see | consult or refer to |
| 80. | shout-out | public mention of appreciation |
| 81. | signal | a sign conveying information |
| 82. | signpost | a clue pointing the way |
| 83. | source | the origin of information |
| 84. | speak of | mention in speech or writing |
| 85. | tag | a short identifying label |
| 86. | term | a word or expression |
| 87. | testimonial | a statement of support |
| 88. | text | written words as a source |
| 89. | touch on | mention briefly |
| 90. | turn to | seek help or information |
| 91. | usage | the way a word is used |
| 92. | validation | confirmation of accuracy or truth |
| 93. | verbatim quote | exact words repeated from a source |
| 94. | verifier | person or thing confirming facts |
| 95. | version | particular form or wording |
| 96. | voucher | document serving as proof |
| 97. | warrant | justification or supporting reason |
| 98. | works cited | list of cited sources |
| 99. | write-up | written account or description |
| 100. | yearbook | annual record or reference book |
