commonreference
nounUK /ˈkɒmən ˈrɛfrəns/
US /ˈkɑːmən ˈrɛfrəns/
A common reference is something everyone can look at or use to understand the same thing.
The class used the clock as a common reference to know when to line up.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A well-known source that many people use to check facts.
The dictionary is a common reference for spelling words.
3. A shared point on a map or chart used to find places.
The big oak tree was a common reference for finding the hidden treasure.
4. Something everyone in a group agrees on to compare things.
The ruler was a common reference for measuring the paper strips.