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character reference

[/ˈkærɪktər ˈrefrəns/]
nounpl: character references
referência de caráter
1. A formal statement or letter written by someone who knows a person well, testifying to their honesty, reliability, and moral qualities, typically used for employment or legal purposes
The job applicant provided three character references from previous employers.
O candidato a emprego forneceu três referências de caráter de empregadores anteriores.
2. A person who provides such a testimonial
My former teacher agreed to be my character reference for the scholarship application.
Meu professor anterior concordou em ser minha referência de caráter para a candidatura à bolsa.
Synonyms
referencetestimonialletter of recommendationpersonal reference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
referência de caráter
most common formal usage
São Paulo
referência pessoal
sometimes used interchangeably in business contexts
Portugal
referência de carácter
uses carácter spelling; carta de recomendação also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

to serve as a character reference
to request a character reference
character reference check
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