reference

simple noun113 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
direct reference8.0
good reference8.0

A positive letter of recommendation.

brief reference7.8
useful reference7.8

Refers to a reference work.

explicit reference7.5
cultural reference7.5
historical reference7.3
frequent reference7.2
indirect reference7.1
passing reference7.0
repeated reference7.0
literary reference6.9
biblical reference6.8
extensive reference6.5
handy reference6.5

Refers to a reference work.

casual reference6.0
glowing reference6.0

A very positive letter of recommendation.

oblique reference5.5
overt reference5.0
express reference4.5

Used in a legal context.

cryptic reference4.0
reference book8.8
reference material8.2
reference source7.9
reference desk7.0

The place in a library to ask questions.

reference librarian6.8
with reference to7.5

A formal phrase used in letters to introduce a topic.

a point of reference7.5
a frame of reference7.2
terms of reference6.5

The scope and limitations of an activity or inquiry.

make a reference8.5
include a reference7.2
contain a reference7.0
delete a reference6.8
omit a reference6.7
drop a reference6.5
follow up a reference6.2

To check a letter of recommendation.

take up a reference5.8

To check a letter of recommendation.

Collocations with "reference"

... + reference

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