(references)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
Reference to someone or something is the act of talking about them or mentioning them. A reference is a particular example of this.
He made no reference to any agreement...
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2.
Reference is the act of consulting someone or something in order to get information or advice.
Please keep this sheet in a safe place for reference.
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3.
Reference books are ones that you look at when you need specific information or facts about a subject.
...a useful reference work for teachers.
ADJ: ADJ n
4.
A reference is a word, phrase, or idea which comes from something such as a book, poem, or play and which you use when making a point about something.
...a reference from the Quran.
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5.
A reference is something such as a number or a name that tells you where you can obtain the information you want.
Make a note of the reference number shown on the form.
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6.
A reference is a letter that is written by someone who knows you and which describes your character and abilities. When you apply for a job, an employer might ask for references.
The firm offered to give her a reference.
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7.
A
reference is a person who gives you a reference, for example when you are applying for a job. (
mainly AM; in BRIT, usually use referee
)
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8.
If you keep information for future reference, you keep it because it might be useful in the future.
Read these notes carefully and keep them for future reference.
PHRASE: PHR after v
9.
You use with reference to or in reference to in order to indicate what something relates to.
I am writing with reference to your article on salaries for scientists...
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