reference : Idioms & Phrases

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anatomical reference

  • noun an expression that relates to anatomy
    anatomical.
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Axis of the equator, ecliptic, horizon (or other circle considered with reference to the sphere on which it lies)

  • the diameter of the sphere which is perpendicular to the plane of the circle. Hutton.
Webster 1913

character reference

  • noun a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
    character; reference.
    • requests for character references are all too often answered evasively
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Cross reference

  • a reference made from one part of a book or register to another part, where the same or an allied subject is treated of.
Webster 1913

cross-reference

  • noun a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work
    cross-index.
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date of reference

  • noun (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded
    epoch.
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frame of reference

  • noun a system that uses coordinates to establish position
    reference frame; frame of reference; coordinate system.
  • noun a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning
    frame.
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inertial reference frame

  • noun a coordinate system in which Newton's first law of motion is valid
    inertial frame.
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point of reference

  • noun an indicator that orients you generally
    point of reference; reference.
    • it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved
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Reference Bible

  • a Bible in which brief explanations, and references to parallel passages, are printed in the margin of the text.
Webster 1913

reference book

  • noun a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
    book of facts; reference; reference book.
    • he contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic
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reference frame

  • noun a system that uses coordinates to establish position
    reference frame; frame of reference; coordinate system.
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reference grid

  • noun a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image or a map
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reference manual

  • noun a manual containing information organized in a summary manner
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reference point

  • noun an indicator that orients you generally
    point of reference; reference.
    • it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved
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reference system

  • noun a system that uses coordinates to establish position
    reference frame; frame of reference; coordinate system.
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reference work

  • noun a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
    book of facts; reference; reference book.
    • he contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic
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