circular reference

noun

A series of references, where the last object references the first.

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Meanings

nouncircular reference (plural circular references)

plural circular references

  1. computingA series of references, where the last object references the first.

Translations

French référence circulaire
  • référence circulaireTranslations
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APA

circular reference. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circular%20reference

MLA

“circular reference.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circular%20reference. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “circular reference,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circular%20reference.

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