noun · common

character reference

character reference · character references

характеристика

Charakter, Person, Figur

A statement concerning the character of a person, typically for submission during a…A statement concerning the character of a person, typically for submission during a job application or court proceeding.

» Tom used me as a character reference.

Meaning

1 senses

A statement concerning the character of a person, typically for submission during a job application or court proceeding.
характери́стикаxarakterístika
характери́стикаxarakterýstyka

More definitions

a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability

Examples

2 sentences

Tom used me as a character reference.
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Tom wanted to check the applicant's character reference before extending an offer.
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Translations

3 languages

Українська

By meaning 1

statement concerning the character of a person:

Русский

By meaning 1

statement concerning the character of a person:

Origin

From character + reference.

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Forms

plural: character references

Singular	character reference
Plural	character references

regular

Synonyms

2 synonyms

Close in meaning

a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability:character reference