reference

US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/

UK /'refrəns/

A2

noun

  • A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
  • Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
  • Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
  • A location on a map

verb

  • To cite a piece of research in speech or writing

Examples

Retain a copy of the form for future reference.

The summary should be comprehensible without reference back to the source work.