CEFR B2

character reference

noun phrase

Meaning

A formal statement from someone who knows you, attesting to your good qualities and trustworthiness, often used when applying for a job or a position of trust.

Examples

The bank manager asked for a character reference from my previous employer.
She provided three character references from her professors.

Synonyms: recommendation, endorsement, testimonial, character assessment

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character reference (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈkærəktər ˈrɛfərəns

Definition

A formal statement from someone who knows you, attesting to your good qualities and trustworthiness, often used when applying for a job or a position of trust.

Examples

The bank manager asked for a character reference from my previous employer.
She provided three character references from her professors.

How to Use character reference

character reference for (prepositional phrase): A reference given for a specific purpose or person. — "He asked his professor for a character reference for his graduate school application."

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