character#1 (n)
reference#1 (n)
character reference (n)

n06694796

type n
lex_filenum 10
def a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
examples requests for character references are all too often answered evasively
Outgoing links
Hypernym recommendation, testimonial, good word
Derivationally related form character → characterise
Incoming links
Hyponym recommendation, testimonial, good word
Derivationally related form characterise → character

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