What does in reference mean?

"In reference to" means "regarding" or "concerning." It's used to indicate that what follows is related to a specific topic or person mentioned previously.

Here are some examples:

* "In reference to your email, I have attached the document you requested." (This means the email is the topic of the sentence.)

* "In reference to the meeting yesterday, I would like to discuss..." (This means the meeting is the topic of the sentence.)

* "In reference to Mr. Smith's proposal, we need to consider..." (This means Mr. Smith's proposal is the topic of the sentence.)

You can also use "with reference to" or "referring to" to mean the same thing.

Essentially, "in reference to" introduces a connection to a specific topic or person, providing context for what follows.