reference
noun [C] (LETTER) /ˈref.ər.əns/
/-ɚ-/ Definition
B2 a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.: My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference.Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobs
(Definition of reference noun (LETTER) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- anoint verb (FOR A JOB)
- applicant noun
- appoint verb (PERSON)
- appointed adjective (PERSON)
- appointee noun
- go into sth phrasal verb (START)
- golden hello noun
- handpicked adjective
- headhunt verb
- hiring noun
- intake noun (AMOUNT)
- prospect noun (POSSIBILITY)
- recruit verb
- scout noun (SEARCH)
- Situations Vacant noun
- staff verb
- step into sth phrasal verb
- subcontract verb
- take sb on phrasal verb (EMPLOY)
- tender verb
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