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reference

[ref-er-uhns, ref-ruhns] / ˈrɛf ər əns, ˈrɛf rəns /


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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Jake, there’s something that Paula says to Mallory in reference to Karl that really struck me.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

McCartney’s musical time machine eventually alights on “Salesman Saint,” a reference to his father, Jim Mac, who died in 1976.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Speak to your instructor to make sure you're ready to take the test, then get their reference number.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

For reference, only 18 U.S. companies, including Nvidia itself, have a market cap greater than $550 billion.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“Now, Herbert,” said I, “with reference to gaining some knowledge of his history. There is but one way that I know of. I must ask him point blank.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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