reference
gb/ɹˈɛfɚəns/ us/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
A2
انگریزی
~ 1100
معانی
0 معانی
اسم
B1
action
1
act of mentioning something
When you talk or write about something to make people notice it.
استعمال کا انداز:
make [a] reference to [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reference' with 'referral'; 'reference' is about mentioning something, while 'referral' is about sending someone to another place or person.
ہم معنی الفاظ
mention (A more general term for briefly talking about something.)
|
allusion (Often used when the reference is indirect or subtle.)
متضاد الفاظ
omission (Leaving something out instead of mentioning it.)
لفظی تراکیب
make reference to
|direct reference
|casual reference
|frequent reference
|in reference to
موضوعات
communication
|writing
|speaking
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
اسم
A2
entity
2
information source for consultation
A book, website, or other source you use to find information.
استعمال کا انداز:
use [something] as a reference
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse 'reference' with 'referee' in spoken English; they are unrelated meanings.
ہم معنی الفاظ
resource (General term for something that provides information or help.)
|
guide (A source that gives instructions or advice.)
متضاد الفاظ
fiction (Opposite in the sense of not being factual information.)
لفظی تراکیب
reference book
|reference material
|use as a reference
|reference source
موضوعات
education
|research
|communication
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
اسم
B1
entity
3
person giving recommendation
Someone who can say good things about you when you try to get a job.
استعمال کا انداز:
give [someone] as a reference
عام غلطی:
Some learners confuse 'reference' (person giving recommendation) with 'recommendation letter' (the written document). They are related but not identical.
ہم معنی الفاظ
referee (Used in British English for someone who gives a job recommendation.)
|
recommender (Less common; someone who recommends you.)
لفظی تراکیب
personal reference
|professional reference
|give as a reference
|contact a reference
موضوعات
employment
|relationships
|work
|business
مثالیں
- Please provide two professional references with your application.
- My old manager agreed to be my reference.
- They contacted her references before offering the job.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I asked my teacher to be my reference.
- The company will call my references.
- He gave his old boss as a reference.
اسم
technical
A2
entity
4
identifier in a system or record
A number or code that helps you find something in a list or system.
استعمال کا انداز:
quote [a] reference number/code
ہم معنی الفاظ
identifier (General term for any label that identifies something.)
|
code (A set of numbers/letters used for identification.)
لفظی تراکیب
reference number
|reference code
|customer reference
موضوعات
business
|technology
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- My ticket has a booking reference on it.
- You need the reference number to find your file.
- The email has my order reference.
گرامر
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reference
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
US/ɹˈɛfɚəns/
ہجا بندی اور زور
ref - er - ence (3 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (ref)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: reference
- Plural: reference, references
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- The report serves as a point of reference for future studies.
- Use this chart as a point of reference when making your decision.