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referenza

/refeˈrɛntsa/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 26,042

Meaning

reference, recommendation

  • A formal recommendation or character reference for a job applicant
  • A person providing a reference (frequently used in the plural)
  • A product code or stock reference (in commerce)

In a sentence

Hai inserito le referenze nel curriculum?

Did you include references on your CV?

Il candidato ha ottime referenze dai suoi ex datori di lavoro.

The candidate has excellent references from his former employers.

Non possiamo assumere personale senza referenze verificate.

We cannot hire staff without verified references.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
referenzafeminine · singular
referenzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in the plural ('referenze') when referring to job references on a CV.

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