reference
/ˈrefrəns/noun
उच्चारण रेफ़्रन्स
उल्लेख; संदर्भ
Core word
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[C, U]
a thing you say or write that mentions somebody or something else; the act of looking at something for information; a letter written by somebody who knows you, describing you; a number or word that shows where something is
उल्लेख; संदर्भ
- with reference to your letter
- a reference book
- She made no reference to the earlier mistake in her speech.
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- Keep the dictionary for reference.
- I need a reference from my last employer.
- Please quote this reference number in all emails.
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Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
With reference to (formal, about: 'With reference to your letter dated 5 May'); refer to (mention; look at for information), not 'refer back' (tautology).
अक्सर पूछा जाता है: with reference to (औपचारिक, के संदर्भ में: 'With reference to your letter dated 5 May'); refer to (उल्लेख करना; जानकारी के लिए देखना), 'refer back' नहीं (tautology)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Reference book (a dictionary or encyclopedia).
Collocation 'reference book' (शब्दकोश या विश्वकोश)।