"To link a reference" means to provide a connection or connection point to a specific source of information or material so that others can easily access it. Full definition
No affiliate links referenced in this post; however, this site uses affiliate links elsewhere. (ventifashion.com)
Please link some references so that readers can read some facts. (goodereader.com)
A problem that can normally be resolved with proper title tags, dropping (excessive) use of the middle initial, and increasing incoming link references using the more common form. (slaw.ca)