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How to Use "Reference" with Example Sentences
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reference
(n):
the act of mentioning someone or something; someone who is asked to give information about someone else's abilities or characteristics; a book, magazine, or newspaper used to find information
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Used with verbs:
"
She often
makes
references
to her former boss.
"
(makes)
"
The report
contains
a
reference
to a specific incident.
"
(contains, has, includes)
"
I
need
three
references
on the application.
"
(need, gave, provided, wrote)
"
The job
asks for
at least two
references
.
"
(asks for)
"
I need to
check
his
references
.
"
(check, contact)
"
He
cited
ten
references
for his research paper.
"
(cited, gave, quoted)
Used with nouns:
"
This is a great
reference
book
for your report.
"
(book, guide, source, tool, library)
"
You can find it in the
reference
section
of the school library.
"
(section)
Used with adjectives:
"
He made a
passing
reference
to religion in his speech.
"
(passing, brief, general, particular, special, specific, direct)
"
In his lectures, he makes
frequent
references
to his political views.
"
(frequent, repeated, constant, obvious, clear)
"
She was a good
character
reference
.
"
(character)
"
She gave me a
good
reference
for this job.
"
(good, glowing, excellent, bad, written)
"
Use this book for
further
reference
.
"
(further, future, easy, quick)
"
He used several
online
references
.
"
(online, literary, biblical)
"
This book is an
excellent
reference
for medical terms.
"
(excellent, good, great, useful, essential, comprehensive, general, standard)
Used with prepositions:
"
He made a
reference
to
his political views in class.
"
(to)
"
Keep a copy
for
your future
reference
.
"
(for)
"
Will you be a character
reference
for
me?
"
(for)
"
I need a
reference
from
your previous employer.
"
(from)
"
I am calling
in
reference
to your application.
"
(in)
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