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référence — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • baseline noun A fixed starting point used for comparison when measuring change.
  • reference noun A mention of, or connection to, something else.

Senses

référence is used for these senses in English:

  • baseline A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
  • gold standard (figurative) A test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal.
  • reference Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.

baseline — full definition

  1. noun A fixed starting point used for comparison when measuring change.
  2. noun The back line marking the boundary of the court in sports like tennis or basketball.

reference — full definition

  1. noun A mention of, or connection to, something else.
  2. noun A statement about someone's character or abilities, usually given by a former employer, or the person who gives it.
  3. verb To mention or cite something as a source.

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