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reference
noun
a
mention
of
a
person
,
thing
,
or
idea
in
speech
or
writing
•
In
his
speech
,
the
mayor
made
a
reference
to
the
town's
history
.
In
his
speech
,
the
mayor
made
a
reference
to
the
town's
history
.
•
The
cartoon
includes
a
clever
pop-culture
reference
that
adults
notice
instantly
.
The
cartoon
includes
a
clever
pop-culture
reference
that
adults
notice
instantly
.
noun
a
book
,
article
,
document
,
or
other
source
you
use
to
get
information
•
Always
list
every
book
you
use
as
a
reference
at
the
end
of
your
essay
.
Always
list
every
book
you
use
as
a
reference
at
the
end
of
your
essay
.
•
The
encyclopedia
is
a
useful
reference
for
quick
facts
.
The
encyclopedia
is
a
useful
reference
for
quick
facts
.
noun
a
letter
or
person
who
gives
information
about
your
character
and
abilities
when
you
apply
for
a
job
,
school
,
or
apartment
•
Could
you
write
me
a
reference
for
the
scholarship
committee
?
Could
you
write
me
a
reference
for
the
scholarship
committee
?
•
The
hiring
manager
called
my
former
boss
for
a
reference
.
The
hiring
manager
called
my
former
boss
for
a
reference
.
verb
-
reference
,
referencing
,
references
,
referenced
to
mention
or
point
to
a
source
,
person
,
or
idea
when
speaking
or
writing
•
In
your
report
,
be
sure
to
reference
the
original
study
.
In
your
report
,
be
sure
to
reference
the
original
study
.
•
The
notice
references
city
ordinance
12-B
.
The
notice
references
city
ordinance
12-B
.
preference
noun
a
feeling
of
liking
something
or
someone
more
than
another
thing
or
person
•
Maya
has
a
clear
preference
for
chocolate
ice
cream
over
vanilla
.
Maya
has
a
clear
preference
for
chocolate
ice
cream
over
vanilla
.
•
When
choosing
a
movie
,
Liam
always
shows
his
preference
for
comedies
.
When
choosing
a
movie
,
Liam
always
shows
his
preference
for
comedies
.
early
17th
century
:
from
French
préférence
,
from
Latin
praeferre
‘
to
prefer
’
+
-ence
.
noun
a
thing
or
option
that
someone
likes
more
than
others
•
Seafood
is
Ana
’
s
top
preference
when
she
eats
out
.
Seafood
is
Ana
’
s
top
preference
when
she
eats
out
.
•
The
app
saves
your
language
preferences
so
you
don
’
t
have
to
set
them
every
time
.
The
app
saves
your
language
preferences
so
you
don
’
t
have
to
set
them
every
time
.
noun
special
advantage
or
priority
given
to
someone
or
something
•
Club
members
receive
preference
when
booking
tickets
for
concerts
.
Club
members
receive
preference
when
booking
tickets
for
concerts
.
•
Companies
often
give
hiring
preference
to
candidates
with
relevant
work
experience
.
Companies
often
give
hiring
preference
to
candidates
with
relevant
work
experience
.
