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    reference

    US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/

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    UK /'refrəns/

    A2TOEIC
    n.NounA letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
    I submitted a letter of reference along with my job application
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo cite a piece of research in speech or writing
    Polly made reference to her sources when writing her paper
    n.NounNote in a book, etc. giving source of information
    Joe's reference to the Bible in his article was incorrect. The Bible doesn’t mention the word ‘Hell’
    n.NounNote in a book, etc. giving source of information
    We looked at the map for reference on our location
    n.NounA location on a map
    Our point of reference on the map was the Elbe River
    n.NounA mention of something.
    His reference to the book was very helpful.
    n.NounA source of information or help.
    The encyclopedia is a good reference for general knowledge.
    v.t.Transitive VerbMention or refer to.
    The author references several studies in his book.
    n.NounThe act of consulting or seeking information from a source.
    The librarian is available for reference.
    prep.PrepositionIn relation to; concerning.
    In reference to your email, I have attached the document.
    n.NounA value that enables a program to access a particular data item.
    The variable holds a reference to the object.
    n.NounA person who can vouch for your character and abilities
    Can I use you as a reference when I apply for the job?
    n.NounThe action of sending a matter to a master or referee for consideration
    The judge made a reference to a previous case.
    n.NounA point of known location used as a basis for surveying
    The surveyor used a reference point to establish the boundaries.
    n.NounA book or other source of information that is consulted.
    The library has a large reference section.

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    22:22#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
    • For me, it has a lot to do with intestinal fortitude, a Gorilla Monsoon WWF reference.

      For me, it has a lot to do with intestinal fortitude, a Gorilla Monsoon WWF reference.

    • A Gorilla Monsoon WWF reference.

      A Gorilla Monsoon WWF reference.

    A2

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • My reference was to what you had said in 2002.

      My reference was to what you had said in 2002.

    • >> MY REFERENCE WAS

      >> MY REFERENCE WAS

    B1

    12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize

    11:4412 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
    • funny or cracking up over a reference other  people don't get. Your jokes may not always be  

      funny or cracking up over a reference other  people don't get. Your jokes may not always be  

    • You may find yourself laughing at things that no one else thinks is funny or cracking up over a reference that other people just don't get.

      You may find yourself laughing at things that no one else thinks is funny or cracking up over a reference that other people just don't get.

    B1

    Canceling a Flight - SNL

    05:55Canceling a Flight - SNL
    • Let me transfer you to cancellations, and in case we get disconnected, write down this reference number.

      Let me transfer you to cancellations, and in case we get disconnected, write down this reference number.

    • WRITE DOWN THIS REFERENCE

      WRITE DOWN THIS REFERENCE

    B1

    How Levi's Became a Denim Icon

    03:00How Levi's Became a Denim Icon
    • The phrase itself traces all the way back to the Renaissance and the French blue de jean, which was a reference to the blue fabrics imported from Italy.

      The phrase itself traces all the way back to the Renaissance and the French blue de jean, which was a reference to the blue fabrics imported from Italy.

    • back to the Renaissance in the French blue Tejon, which was a reference to the

      back to the Renaissance in the French blue Tejon, which was a reference to the

    B2

    Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8

    10:01Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8
    • For example, "As I said in the beginning, we might have a crisis on the horizon." The same goes for, "This relates to what I was saying earlier," or "This ties in with..." Emphasising a point: "The significance of this is..." or "This is important because..." or "We have to remember that..." Making reference to information: "Based on our findings..." or "Our data shows..." or "According to our study..." Explaining visuals: "I'd like to illustrate this point by showing you..." or "This chart shows a breakdown of..." A breakdown is often used in a presentation to show all of the smaller parts of something bigger.

      For example, "As I said in the beginning, we might have a crisis on the horizon." The same goes for, "This relates to what I was saying earlier," or "This ties in with..." Emphasising a point: "The significance of this is..." or "This is important because..." or "We have to remember that..." Making reference to information: "Based on our findings..." or "Our data shows..." or "According to our study..." Explaining visuals: "I'd like to illustrate this point by showing you..." or "This chart shows a breakdown of..." A breakdown is often used in a presentation to show all of the smaller parts of something bigger.

    • Making reference to information.

      Making reference to information.

    A2

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    • Did you just make a JoJo's reference?

      Did you just make a JoJo's reference?

    • There's no time for a JoJo's reference!

      There's no time for a JoJo's reference!

    B2

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • have a reference for.

      have a reference for.

    B1

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    • They bring, as a starting point, their own and humanity's vivid experience of messing up into play as key points of reference.

      They bring, as a starting point, their own and humanity's vivid experience of messing up into play as key points of reference.

    • as key points of reference.

      as key points of reference.

    B1

    How to Pass the TOEFL Speaking Section - Test Prep 22 with Steve Ford

    06:09How to Pass the TOEFL Speaking Section - Test Prep 22 with Steve Ford
    • if you're gonna make a local reference like that you wanna make sure you spell it out for your rater(evaluator)

      if you're gonna make a local reference like that you wanna make sure you spell it out for your rater(evaluator)

    • if you're gonna make a local reference like that you wanna make sure you spell it out for your rater(evaluator)

      if you're gonna make a local reference like that you wanna make sure you spell it out for your rater(evaluator)

    A2