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- pronunciation:
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| definition 1: |
If you make a reference to something, you mention it. You say something about it.
When the actor accepted his award, his speech included a couple of references to his wife and how she helped him.There was a fire downtown yesterday but the newspaper made no reference to it. Mrs. Wells thought that was strange.- synonyms:
- mention
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| definition 2: |
A reference is a thing or person that can give you information. References are often books or websites. Things like dictionaries and encyclopedias are examples of references.
The library has a lot of good references for students.At the end of her research paper, Carrie's sister listed the names of her references. That way her teacher could see where she got the facts that she mentioned in her paper.- synonyms:
- authority, source
- similar words:
- resource
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| definition 3: |
When someone needs a reference, they need a person who will say good things about them so that they can get a job, enter some school, or get some other position.
My older brother asked one of his teachers if she could be a reference for when he applies for a summer job. |
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catalogue |
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