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reference

[ref-er-uhns, ref-ruhns] / ˈrɛf ər əns, ˈrɛf rəns /


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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The findings also provide a valuable reference point for improving quantum chemical models of phosphate-based molecules.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

That is understood to be a reference to the Islamic State group, though no group has said it was behind the attack.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Guthrie, 54, read the tease of news stories at the top of the NBC morning program and made only a brief reference to her absence before heading into the day’s stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

With the 67-72 reference, he’s describing the price of the Blue Owl public funds in cents on the dollar.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Anyone intercepting the text would assume it had something to do with breakfast, but it would actually be a reference to the judge from family court.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti