grid reference

ɡrɪd ˈrɛfərəns

Definition

Definition of grid reference - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

navigation

TECH.

specific point on a map identified by numbers or letters

TECH.

The treasure is located at grid reference 45B.

mapping

TECH.

method of locating a point using a grid system

TECH.

Use the grid reference to find the campsite.

coordinate

locator

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of grid reference

method of locating a point using a grid system

Expressions with grid

off the grid

adj.

isolated or in a remote location

They live off the grid in the mountains.

grid paper

paper with a grid of lines for drawing or writing

She used grid paper to draw the floor plan.

grid system

framework of lines used to organize content or layout

The magazine uses a grid system for its pages.

connected to the grid

adj.

linked to a central power system

The house is connected to the grid for electricity.

cattle grid

metal bars on a road stopping animals but letting vehicles pass

The cattle grid kept the cows from crossing the road.

grid girl

woman employed at motor racing events for promotional purposes

The grid girl held the sign for the leading driver.

Expressions with reference

for future reference

adv.

to be used or considered later

Keep this document for future reference.

reference material

source of information used to check facts or find specific data

The librarian suggested using the atlas as reference material.

character reference

statement about a person's character for job or court

She provided a character reference for his job application.

for reference

adv.

used to give information for checking or comparing

Here is last year's report for reference.

in reference to

prep.

used to show that words or actions are about something specific

I am writing in reference to your recent job application.

letter of reference

document vouching for a person's character

The university requested a letter of reference from her teacher.

make a reference to

mention something or someone in speech or writing

She made a reference to her favorite book during the talk.

reference book

book containing useful facts or specially organized information

She consulted a reference book to complete her thesis.

reference check

check of someone by contacting people or sources that know them

The company did a reference check before offering her the job.

reference list

list of people who can provide information about someone

She included a reference list with her job application.

Terms with grid reference included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

NGR

acr.

acr: national grid reference

code showing a specific place on a map

Examples of grid reference in a sentence

Please find the grid reference for the nearest hospital.
Mark the location using the grid reference.
The map's grid reference points to the monument.

View all translations of grid reference

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:coordonnée cartographique, point de repère, ...
German:Kartengitter, Rasterkoordinate, ...
Italian:coordinate mappa, riferimento della griglia, ...
Spanish:referencia de cuadrícula, ...
Portuguese:referência de quadrícula, referência da grelha, ...
Chinese:格网参考, 网格坐标, ...
Japanese:グリッド参照, 座標参照, ...
Arabic:إِحْدَاثِيَّات الشَّبَكَة, ...
Hebrew:צִיּוּן רֶשֶׁת, נְקוּדַּת גְרִיד, ...
Russian:координаты, сетка, ...
Ukrainian:координата, координатна сітка, ...
Hindi:ग्रिड संदर्भ, ...
Bengali:গ্রিড রেফারেন্স, মানচিত্র রেফারেন্স, ...
Catalan:referència de quadrícula, coordenada de quadrícula, ...
Czech:mapová souřadnice, souřadnice v síti, ...
Danish:kortkoordinat, ...
Dutch:kaartcoördinaat, kaartcoördinaten, ...
Greek:αναφορά πλέγματος, συντεταγμένες πλέγματος, ...
Hungarian:koordináta, rácshivatkozás, ...
Khmer:កូអរដោនេក្រឡាចត្រង្គ, ...
Korean:좌표, 격자 참조, ...
Persian:مختصات شبکه, مرجع شبکه‌ای, ...
Polish:współrzędne, współrzędne siatki, ...
Portuguese (BR):referência de grade, coordenada de grade, ...
Romanian:coordonate, coordonate de grilă, ...
Swedish:rutnätsreferens, ...
Thai:พิกัดกริด, กริดอ้างอิง, ...
Turkish:kare referansı, ızgara referansı, ...
Vietnamese:tọa độ lưới, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “g”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of grid reference - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Images of grid reference

Expressions with grid

Expressions with reference

Terms related to grid reference

Terms with grid reference included in their meaning

Examples of grid reference in a sentence

View all translations of grid reference

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery