ENGLISH
REFERENCE

references

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɛfɝənsɪz// UK //ɹˈɛfɹənsɪz// ref·er·ences

n. mentions of a person or thing in a book, speech, or conversation. It can also mean the details of where you found information, or people who can recommend you for a job.

n. allusions or citations to a source of information, or formal statements regarding a person's character or qualifications. Often used in the plural to describe the bibliography of a scholarly work.


SIMPLE

The author includes many references to history in his book.

CONTEXTUAL

The hiring manager asked for three professional references to verify the candidate's previous work experience.

COMPLEX

Academic integrity requires that all direct quotes and paraphrased ideas be accompanied by clear references to the original authors to avoid any suspicion of plagiarism.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly takes the preposition 'to' when describing mentions of a topic.

Pitfall

He made a reference about the movieHe made a reference to the movieThe noun 'reference' typically collocates with the preposition 'to' rather than 'about'.

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