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reference

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


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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STRONGEST


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She was also provided a bogus but "realistic sounding" crime reference number, and told to confirm her address for the courier.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Anytime I see an encampment that has kids’ toys, things that reference back to the lives of children, it hits hard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The Home Office says a crime reference number on its own is not treated as proof that domestic abuse has occurred.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But Sotomayor’s comment, with its reference to Kavanaugh’s family, was unusually personal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

My head snaps up at this oblique reference to redlighting, but August stares beyond me, at a sidewall.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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