referencetool
nounUK /ˈrɛfərəns tuːl/
US /ˈrɛfərəns tuːl/
A reference tool is a thing you use to look up facts or find answers.
A dictionary is a handy reference tool for checking how to spell a word.
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2. A digital feature that lets you find information quickly inside a program.
The app's reference tool shows the meaning of any word you tap.
3. A book or chart kept nearby for quick facts, like maps or tables.
The teacher kept a reference tool on the wall to show the times tables.
4. Something used as a standard to compare or check other things.
The ruler is a reference tool for measuring how long the desk is.