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# makeReference(identifier:)

Creates an app entity instance of the given entity type.

```
func makeReference(identifier: String) -> AnyAppEntity
```

## Discussion

```swift
let entityDefinition: AppEntityDefinition!

let entityRef = entityDefinition.reference(identifier: "unique-id-123")
``

- Parameter identifier: The entity instance's unique identifier.
```

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