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Synonyms for reference

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 1 sense · noun · Reason line included

The sensenounTier 3, RidgelineActions

the act of referring or consulting

Reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

consultation

Same sentence, swapped: Consultation to an encyclopedia produced the answer.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for reference as it is used in the sentence above.

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diceyadjectivedodgyof uncertain outcomeRidgeline disguisenouncamouflagethe act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearanceRidgelineHas a reason line diversionnoundeviationa turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)RidgelineHas a reason line drawingnoundraftingthe creation of artistic pictures or diagramsRidgelineHas a reason line sequencenounsuccessionthe action of following in orderRidgelineHas a reason line sharenounpartthe effort contributed by a person in bringing about a resultFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line shiningnounpolishingthe work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing itRidgelineHas a reason line concessionnoungranta contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary businessRidgelineHas a reason line

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