What is the meaning of character reference?

noun

  • A formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability.
    • usage: "requests for character references are all too often answered evasively"
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APAWordNet. (2010). character reference. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/character_reference/definitions/1264638
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MLAWordNet. "character reference" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/character_reference/definitions/1264638>