reference mark

ref·er·ence mark

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ref-er-uh ns, ref-ruh ns mahrk]
- /ˈrɛf ər əns, ˈrɛf rəns mɑrk/
- /ˈrefrəns mɑːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ref-er-uh ns, ref-ruh ns mahrk]
- /ˈrɛf ər əns, ˈrɛf rəns mɑrk/

Definitions of reference mark words

noun reference mark Surveying. a permanent mark set at a specific distance in a specific direction from a survey station so as to permit accurate reestablishment of the station. 1
noun reference mark any of various written or printed symbols, as an asterisk (*), dagger (†), or superscript number, used to indicate the presence of further information in a footnote, bibliography, or other text. 1
noun reference mark a symbol in text used to refer the reader to a footnote or other information outside of the main text 0

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Origin of reference mark

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Reference mark

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reference mark

reference mark popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

reference mark usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reference mark

noun reference mark

asterisk — An asterisk is the sign *. It is used especially to indicate that there is further information about something in another part of the text.
leaders — Plural form of leader.

All 2 Synonyms of reference mark

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