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reference

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


NOUN
testimonial of good character
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If the perpetual price is higher than the reference spot price, longs pay the shorts; if the price is lower than the reference spot price, shorts pay the longs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Still, the reference to 1930s-era Chicago law enforcement was apt, because it was an era of police lawlessness, where unconstitutional practices like the third-degree were justified as necessary to stopping organized crime.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Additionally, a reference to the vapor release came in a hazardous materials spill report issued on May 21 by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"Lamine expresses himself better when he has passing lines and some reference in front of him," Puig said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“The library will be closing shortly. Please come to the circulation desk and check out your books. Return all reference books to the reshelving cart.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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