reference (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛfərəns/
Definition
A mention of something or someone, or the act of mentioning them.
Examples
The book contains numerous references to historical events.
She gave me the names of three people as a reference for my job application.
His speech was full of references to his own achievements.
How to Use reference
- in reference to (prepositional phrase)
- Concerning or about a particular subject. — "I am writing in reference to your advertisement in yesterday's newspaper."
- with reference to (prepositional phrase)
- Concerning or about a particular subject. — "With reference to our conversation last week, I have attached the documents."
- reference book (collocation)
- A book containing facts and information, used for reference. — "The library has a large collection of reference books."
- make reference to (collocation)
- To mention or allude to something. — "The speaker made frequent reference to his past experiences."
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