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reference

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


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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Nigel Farage was questioned over the vetting of new councillors, specifically in reference to Cooper, on a visit to St Helens on election results day.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The song also reveals how deep Díaz’s reference points can go.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The stars are cashing in with Instagram ads for Uber Eats, Sonic and Sephora that cannily reference the scandal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Most people in the industry reference estimates from Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

In his usage the meaning of the word has not yet moved far from its original reference to voyages of discovery.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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