reference

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun a remark that calls attention to something or someone
  2. noun a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
  3. noun an indicator that orients you generally

Etymology

From Middle French référence, from Medieval Latin referentia, nominative neuter plural of referēns, present participle of referō (“return, reply”, literally “carry back”). Morphologically refer + -ence.

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Synonyms

mention

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