reference
gb/ɹˈɛfɚəns/ us/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
A2
Anglais
~ 1100
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
action
1
act of mentioning something
When you talk or write about something to make people notice it.
Schéma d’usage :
make [a] reference to [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'reference' with 'referral'; 'reference' is about mentioning something, while 'referral' is about sending someone to another place or person.
Synonymes
mention (A more general term for briefly talking about something.)
|
allusion (Often used when the reference is indirect or subtle.)
Antonymes
omission (Leaving something out instead of mentioning it.)
Collocations
make reference to
|direct reference
|casual reference
|frequent reference
|in reference to
Thèmes
communication
|writing
|speaking
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The article made a reference to recent political events.
- She avoided any reference to her previous job.
- In his speech, there was a clear reference to the upcoming changes.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I made a reference to my old school.
- He did not make any reference to the problem.
- The teacher made a reference to our homework.
Nom
A2
entity
2
information source for consultation
A book, website, or other source you use to find information.
Schéma d’usage :
use [something] as a reference
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'reference' with 'referee' in spoken English; they are unrelated meanings.
Synonymes
resource (General term for something that provides information or help.)
|
guide (A source that gives instructions or advice.)
Antonymes
fiction (Opposite in the sense of not being factual information.)
Collocations
reference book
|reference material
|use as a reference
|reference source
Thèmes
education
|research
|communication
Exemples
- This dictionary is an excellent reference for language learners.
- The report includes references at the end.
- We used the manual as a reference during training.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I use the internet as a reference for my work.
- This map is a good reference for tourists.
- The teacher gave us a list of references.
Nom
B1
entity
3
person giving recommendation
Someone who can say good things about you when you try to get a job.
Schéma d’usage :
give [someone] as a reference
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse 'reference' (person giving recommendation) with 'recommendation letter' (the written document). They are related but not identical.
Synonymes
referee (Used in British English for someone who gives a job recommendation.)
|
recommender (Less common; someone who recommends you.)
Collocations
personal reference
|professional reference
|give as a reference
|contact a reference
Thèmes
employment
|relationships
|work
|business
Exemples
- Please provide two professional references with your application.
- My old manager agreed to be my reference.
- They contacted her references before offering the job.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I asked my teacher to be my reference.
- The company will call my references.
- He gave his old boss as a reference.
Nom
technical
A2
entity
4
identifier in a system or record
A number or code that helps you find something in a list or system.
Schéma d’usage :
quote [a] reference number/code
Synonymes
identifier (General term for any label that identifies something.)
|
code (A set of numbers/letters used for identification.)
Collocations
reference number
|reference code
|customer reference
Thèmes
business
|technology
Exemples
- Please quote your booking reference when calling customer service.
- Each order has a unique reference number.
- The librarian found the book using the catalog reference.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My ticket has a booking reference on it.
- You need the reference number to find your file.
- The email has my order reference.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
reference
API
GB/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
US/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
Syllabes et accentuation
ref - er - ence (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (ref)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: reference
- Plural: reference, references
Famille de mots
Expressions
for future reference
1/fɚ fjˈut͡ʃɚ ɹˈɛfɚəns/
fixed phrase
to be used later as information
To keep something so you can look at it later if you need it.
Exemples
- Keep this document for future reference.
- I wrote down his phone number for future reference.
in reference to
1/ˈɪn ɹˈɛfɚəns tə/
fixed phrase
formal
concerning something mentioned earlier
About the thing that was said or written before.
Exemples
- In reference to your email, we will arrange a meeting next week.
- She spoke in reference to the recent policy changes.
point of reference
1/pˈɔɪnt əv ɹˈɛfɚəns/
fixed phrase
basis for comparison or evaluation
Something you use to compare or understand other things.
Exemples
- The report serves as a point of reference for future studies.
- Use this chart as a point of reference when making your decision.