reference — At a Job Interview reference /ˈrefrəns/ noun CEFR A2 a person or letter that describes your character or work “He asked his teacher to be a reference.” Related words in this scene arrivemanagershirtinterviewcvquestionanswerhiresuitcandidatejobemployeremployeeexperienceskillsalarypositionapplynervousconfidenthandshaketiesmilepreparelateearlyqualificationcompanypolitepostpone Practice this word Create worksheet