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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 WA Museum contributed expert identification of specimens from the expedition, supporting the development of a local curated genetic reference that strengthened the eDNA analyses," Dr. Kirkendale said.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The duke said he had learned from his own "past mistakes", an apparent reference to an incident when he was 20 years old.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

McCartney’s musical time machine eventually alights on “Salesman Saint,” a reference to his father, Jim Mac, who died in 1976.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

ITA Airways welcomed the deal, saying that coming under the Lufthansa fold would help it to consolidate its role as Italy’s reference carrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

And finally, one of the Alexandriaville reference librarians, Mrs. Maria Simon, carrying a crumpled copy of Time magazine.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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