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to be in reference to
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reference
noun
references
referencia, alusión
;
consulta
;
informe, recomendación
Example sentences of
reference
noun
•
She made
reference
to our agreement.
•
They made
references to
an earlier event.
•
The numbers were calculated
by reference to
the most recent census.
•
Reference
to a map will make the position clear.
•
She listed her former teacher as a
reference
when she applied for the job.
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•
Her former teacher gave her a
reference
when she applied for the job.
•
Her teacher gave her a
letter of reference
.
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Synonyms of
reference
noun
allusion
,
consultation
,
testimonial
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