LEARNit Dictionary

reference

noun

OPAL

a thing you say or write that mentions somebody/something else; the act of mentioning somebody/something

ارجاع, اشاره, ذکر

the act of looking at something for information

مراجعه, رجوع

A copy of the booklet is given to the employee for reference.

Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference.

I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference.

The library contains many popular works of reference.

We provided reference materials about our Greek vase collection.

Reference to the guide shows that the word has been used in the latter sense.

see also point of reference

a number, word or symbol that shows where something is on a map, or where you can find a piece of information

علامت, شاخص

The map reference is Y4.

It is essential that an accurate grid reference is given.

Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry.

the act of asking somebody for help or advice

ارجاع, مراجعه, طلب نظر, درخواست کمک

The emergency nurse can treat minor injuries without reference to a doctor.

The decision was made without reference to local managers.

a letter written by somebody who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer

معرفی‌نامه, توصیه‌نامه, سفارش‌نامه

I'm sure she'll give you a good reference.

We will take up references after the interview.

We'll need a reference from your current employer.

She asked him to provide a reference for her.

a person who agrees to write a reference, for you, for example when you are applying for a job

معرف, توصیه‌کننده

My previous boss will act as a reference for me.

His former employer agreed to act as a reference for him.

synonym referee

a note in a book that tells you where a particular piece of information comes from

پی‌نوشت, پانوشت, ارجاع

There is a list of references at the end of each chapter.

For references, see Section D above.

References to previous research are listed in an appendix.

verb

to refer to something; to provide a book, etc. with references

ارجاع دادن, مرجع دهی کردن, اشاره کردن, منبع دادن, استناد دادن, ذکر کردن