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1. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a remark that calls attention to something or someone.
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Etymology
- reference (English)
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
2. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage.
Etymology
- reference (English)
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
3. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- reference (English)
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
4. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] an indicator that orients you generally.
Etymology
- reference (English)
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
5. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability.
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Etymology
- reference (English)
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
6. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to.
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Etymology
- reference (English)
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
7. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] the act of referring or consulting.
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Etymology
- reference (English)
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
8. book
noun. ['ˈbʊk'] a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together).
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Etymology
- book (English)
- book (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))