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reference

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


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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Simo recently rebranded her role to “CEO of AGI deployment,” a reference to artificial general intelligence—or AI that is smarter than humans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The reference level of lead toxicity for children is 2.2 micrograms, according to the FDA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

For liquefied natural gas carriers on a reference US to Japan route, the measure also tripled in that period to $90,000 a day.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It also said forces should narrow the circumstances in which they are logged on police databases - something that can generate a crime reference number.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The neurons of Bobby’s brain seemed to absorb the limitations and possibilities of each piece in any given position, storing them for future reference.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady