Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
AI-assisted development & reference use · Specialist

Reference only

ELI5

A label stating that an image, clip or generated concept communicates intent but is not final approved or cleared production material.

Used in conversation

“The production plan needs to address the reference only before work begins.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Reference only” in accessibility, localisation, ethics & ai conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains access, language adaptation, care, provenance and emerging synthetic-media responsibilities.

Connected terms

  • Reference-only noticeThe notice is the actual deck statement; “reference only” is the broader status label for provisional or unowned material.
Sources & evidence · 8

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.