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# getReference()

Returns a live reference to the global value requested using property syntax.

## Signature

`getReference (String key)`

## Parameters

**_key_:** Type: `String`. The data key for which to return a reference.

## Returns

**Type: `PropertyReferenceValue`** The reference to the global value requested.