reference
/ˈrefrəns/
ref · er · ence
English Definition
n. source of information
Significado en Español
referencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tham khảo, đề cập
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Example Sentence
The report has many references.
报告有很多参考文献。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+fer(bring)+ence
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “reference”:
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A
mention
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B
avoidance
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C
origin
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D
dismissal
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A — mention.
“reference” means n. source of information
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
For each fact in her essay, she listed a trustworthy ______.
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A
reference
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B
rumor
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C
guess
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D
opinion
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A — reference.
“reference” means n. source of information
Common questions about “reference”
What does “reference” mean?
reference — n. source of information. In Chinese: 参考，提及.
How do you pronounce “reference”?
reference is pronounced /ˈrefrəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ref · er · ence.
How do you use “reference” in a sentence?
The report has many references. (报告有很多参考文献。)
What are synonyms for “reference”?
mention, citation — all close in meaning to reference (n. source of information).
Is “reference” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. reference appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “reference”?
re(again)+fer(bring)+ence
