“of reference”

The following 6 entries include the term of reference.

frame of reference

noun phrase

: an arbitrary set of axes with reference to which the position or motion of something is described or physical laws are formulated

ideas of reference

: a delusion that accompanies certain abnormal mental states in which remarks overheard and people seen seem to be concerned with and usually inimical to oneself

mark of reference

term of reference

: a defined or assigned task or field of activity or inquiry

point of reference

noun phrase

: something that is used to judge or understand something else

terms of reference

noun phrase

: a description of what must be dealt with and considered when something is being done, studied, etc.


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