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How do you spell Reference?

Correct spelling

reference

REFER + ENCE. Don't drop the E.

Why is reference spelled this way?

ENCE ending. The word means to carry back, from Latin referre. The double E in the middle is what most people miss.

Common misspellings of reference

refrencereferancereferncereferrence

Example

Can you provide a reference for the job?

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell reference?+
The correct spelling is "reference". REFER + ENCE. Don't drop the E.
Is it refrence or reference?+
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