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Refrence or reference?

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Correct spelling: reference. Misspelling: refrence.

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Memory tip

Refer + ence: the same ending as preference and conference.

Why people write “refrence”

The misspelling “refrence” is only one letter off: it leaves out the E.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make reference automatic.

What does “reference” mean?

reference noun

  1. a remark that calls attention to something or someone

    “she made frequent mention of her promotion”

    Synonyms:mention

  2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

    “the student's essay failed to list several important citations”

    Synonyms:citationciteacknowledgmentcreditmention

  3. an indicator that orients you generally

    “it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved”

    Synonyms:

  4. a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts

    “he contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic”

    Synonyms:

reference verb

  1. refer to

    “he referenced his colleagues' work”

    Synonyms:cite

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Reference” in a sentence

  • Keep this guide for future reference.
  • She made frequent mention of her promotion.
  • The student's essay failed to list several important citations.
  • It is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved.

Is “reference” a playable word?

r 1e 1f 4e 1r 1e 1n 1c 3e 1

14 points in Scrabble · 16 in Words With Friends

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  • Scrabble (UK)
  • Words With Friends

“refrence” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from REFERENCE.

Reference: quick answers

Is it refrence or reference?
The correct spelling is reference. “refrence” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell reference?
Refer + ence: the same ending as preference and conference.
What does reference mean?
Reference means: a remark that calls attention to something or someone.