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She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 876
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ˈrɛf(ə)r(ə)ns ![Listen](https://i0.wp.com/ringolingo.com/wp-content/plugins/ringo-lingo/public/images/listen-icon-blue.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
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Meanings
noun
- the action of mentioning or alluding to something.E.g. he made reference to the enormous power of the mass media
- the use of a source of information in order to ascertain something.E.g. popular works of reference
- a letter from a previous employer testifying to someone's ability or reliability, used when applying for a new job.E.g. I was dismissed from the library, but with a good reference
verb
- provide (a book or article) with citations of sources of information.E.g. each chapter is referenced, citing literature up to 1990
- mention or refer to.E.g. the media referenced our association in almost 40 articles
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