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reference

/ˈrɛfrəns/

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noun

plural -ences

the act of mentioning something in speech or in writing :the act of referring to something or someone [count]

references to an earlier event

Bob's nickname was Elvis, a reference to the way he styled his hair. [=people called Bob Elvis because he styled his hair in the same way Elvis Presley did] [noncount]

She made reference to our agreement. [=she mentioned our agreement]

The numbers were calculated by reference to the most recent census. - see also frame of reference, point of reference

[noncount] :the act of looking at or in something for information

The report was filed for future reference. [=so that people could look at it later]

Reference to a map will make the position clear. - see also cross-reference

[count] :a person who can be asked for information about another person's character, abilities, etc.

She listed her former teacher as a reference when she applied for the job. - called also (Brit) referee

a statement about someone's character, abilities, etc. [count]

Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job. [noncount]

Her teacher gave her a letter of reference.

[count] :something (such as a book, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.) that people can look at or in to find information about something

a small dictionary that is a handy reference

How many references do you use in your essay?

in reference to

or with reference to

formal :about or concerning (something or someone) :in relation to

I have something further to add with reference to [=with respect to, in regard to] what was said earlier.

I am writing in reference to your recent letter.

The course covers ancient history with special reference to the Roman Empire. [=the course is about ancient history and especially about the Roman Empire]

terms of reference

xem term

verb

-ences; -enced; -encing

[+ obj] :to mention (something or someone) in speech or in writing :to refer to (something or someone)

The book references many other authors who have written on this topic.

adjective

always used before a noun

used to find information about something

a reference book

a list of reference materials/sources

used to tell people where information can be found

a reference mark/number

* Các từ tương tự:
reference library, reference point