the act of referring to something

an allusion or citation

हवाला

English Usage: His work is a clear reference to classical literature.

Hindi Usage: उनका काम शास्त्रीय साहित्य के लिए एक स्पष्ट हवाला है।

to direct attention to

to mention or allude to

उल्लेख करना

English Usage: She referred to several studies in her presentation.

Hindi Usage: उसने अपनी प्रस्तुति में कई अध्ययनों का उल्लेख किया।