regularreference

noun
UK /ˈrɛɡjʊlə ˈrɛfrəns/
US /ˈrɛɡjələr ˈrɛfrəns/

A regular reference is a normal, everyday mention of something or someone.

The teacher made a regular reference to the class rules during the lesson.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A routine check of a source or book to find information.

She did a regular reference to the dictionary to check the spelling.

3. A standard person you can ask about someone's character or work.

His boss is a regular reference for his job applications.

4. A normal note in a text that points to another place.

The article had a regular reference to an earlier study.