Слово англійською: reference

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Переклад reference українською: посила́ння на що, рекоменда́ція (з робо́чого мі́сця і т. д.)

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reference

noun

/ˈrefrəns/

mentioning somebody/something

[countable, uncountable] a thing you say or write that mentions somebody/something else; the act of mentioning somebody/something

reference to somebody/something She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans.
the President’s passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war
Her book contains many biblical references.
His testimony included references to memos by the company's financial managers.
Study their correspondence and you find only three references to George Washington.
She discreetly avoided any specific reference to religion.
reference to doing something The book is full of references to growing up in India.
There are frequent references in the text to the English Civil War.

looking for information

[uncountable] the act of looking at something for information

for reference A copy of the booklet is given to the employee for reference.
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference.
I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future).
The library contains many popular works of reference (= books that contain facts and information).
We provided reference materials about our Greek vase collection.
reference to something Reference to the guide shows that the word has been used in the latter sense.

number/word/symbol

[countable]

(abbreviation ref.)

a number, word or symbol that shows where something is on a map, or where you can find a piece of information

The map reference is Y4.
It is essential that an accurate grid reference is given.
Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry.

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asking for advice

[uncountable] reference (to somebody/something) (formal) the act of asking somebody for help or advice

The emergency nurse can treat minor injuries without reference to a doctor.
The decision was made without reference to local managers.

for new job

[countable] a letter written by somebody who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer

I'm sure she'll give you a good reference.
We will take up references (= contact the people who provided them) after the interview.
We'll need a reference from your current employer.
She asked him to provide a reference for her.

[countable] a person who agrees to write a reference, for you, for example when you are applying for a job synonym referee

My previous boss will act as a reference for me.
His former employer agreed to act as a reference for him.

in book

[countable] a note in a book that tells you where a particular piece of information comes from

There is a list of references at the end of each chapter.
For references, see Section D above.
reference to something References to previous research are listed in an appendix.

see also cross reference, frame of reference, terms of reference

Idioms

in/with reference to

(formal) used to say what you are talking or writing about
- With reference to your letter of July 22…
- I am writing with reference to your job application.