reference
US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/
・UK /'refrəns/
A2
noun
- A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
- Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
- A location on a map
verb
- To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
Examples
The matter was outside the committee's terms of reference. purposes.
a reference from your current employer