absolute reference
US: /ˈæbsəluːt ˈɹɛf(ə)ɹəns/
Definition

Definition of absolute reference - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computingTECH.spreadsheet cell address that remains constant when copied to other cellsTECH.
  • Typing $A$1 creates an absolute reference in the spreadsheet formula.
2.
technologyTECH.reference that stays fixed and does not depend on current positionTECH.
  • Use an absolute reference for the tax rate in your formula.
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Expressions with absolute

absolute must-seen.
highly recommended movie or show to watch
The new superhero movie is an absolute must-see.
absolute screamn.
something extremely funny or entertaining
The comedian's performance was an absolute scream.
absolute tripen.
complete nonsense or something very bad in quality
That movie was absolute tripe.
it's absolute madnessexp.
extreme chaos or confusion in a situation
The traffic was so chaotic that it was absolute madness.
it's an absolute minefieldexp.
situation full of hidden problems or dangers
Without a lawyer, dealing with immigration forms is risky; it's an absolute minefield.
what absolute tripeexp.
expresses disbelief or disapproval about something ridiculous
What absolute tripe! I can't believe he said that.

Expressions with reference

for future referenceadv.
to be used or considered later
Keep this document for future reference.
reference materialn.
source of information used to check facts or find specific data
The librarian suggested using the atlas as reference material.
character referencen.
statement about a person's character for job or court
She provided a character reference for his job application.
for referenceadv.
used to give information for checking or comparing
Here is last year's report for reference.
in reference toprep.
used to show that words or actions are about something specific
I am writing in reference to your recent job application.
letter of referencen.
document vouching for a person's character
The university requested a letter of reference from her teacher.
make a reference tov.
mention something or someone in speech or writing
She made a reference to her favorite book during the talk.
reference bookn.
book containing useful facts or specially organized information
She consulted a reference book to complete her thesis.
reference checkn.
check of someone by contacting people or sources that know them
The company did a reference check before offering her the job.
reference listn.
list of people who can provide information about someone
She included a reference list with her job application.

Terms related to absolute reference

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Terms with absolute reference included in their meaning

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absolute deviationn.
mathematics
absolute value of difference between data point and reference point

Examples of absolute reference in a sentence

  • She switched A1 to an absolute reference to prevent it from shifting down.
  • In the spreadsheet, cell A1 serves as an absolute reference.
  • The GPS uses an absolute reference rather than relative movement to track position.

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  1. French:référence absolue, ...
  2. German:absolute Referenz, absoluter Bezug, ...
  3. Italian:riferimento assoluto, riferimento fisso, ...
  4. Spanish:referencia absoluta, ...
  5. Portuguese:referência absoluta, endereço absoluto, ...
  6. Chinese:绝对引用, 固定引用, ...
  7. Japanese:絶対参照, ...
  8. Arabic:إِحَالَة مُطْلَقَة, مُرْجِع مُطْلَق, ...
  9. Hebrew:יִחוּס מוּחְלָט, הַפְנִיָּה מֻחְלֶטֶת, ...
  10. Russian:абсолютная ссылка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:абсолютне посилання, ...
  12. Hindi:एब्सोल्यूट रेफ़रेंस, स्थिर संदर्भ, ...

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