keyreference
nounUK /ˈkiː ˈrɛf(ə)rəns/
US /ˈki ˈrɛf(ə)rəns/
A key reference is a very important book or note that helps you find answers.
The teacher kept a key reference on her desk to check spelling words.
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2. A short note in a book that points to where information came from.
The key reference at the bottom of the page showed the author's name.
3. A special code used to unlock or find something in a computer system.
He typed the key reference to open the secret file.
4. A person someone calls to ask for help or advice.
Grandma is my key reference when I need help with baking.