dependable reference

[dɪˈpɛndəbəl ˈrɛfərəns]
noun phrasepl: dependable references
referência confiável
1. a source of information or person that can be trusted to provide accurate, reliable, and consistent guidance or evidence
This encyclopedia is a dependable reference for historical facts.
Esta enciclopédia é uma referência confiável para fatos históricos.
2. a person who can be relied upon to provide honest character assessment or professional recommendation
My former manager served as a dependable reference for my job application.
Meu ex-gerente serviu como uma referência confiável para minha candidatura de emprego.
3. a source material or authority that consistently provides verified and trustworthy information
Medical journals are dependable references for healthcare professionals.
Revistas médicas são referências confiáveis para profissionais de saúde.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, having dependable references is crucial for professional advancement and academic credibility. In Brazil, personal recommendations (referências pessoais) carry significant weight in hiring decisions and business relationships. In the USA, professional references are formally documented and contacted by employers as part of standard hiring procedures.
NYC Slang
solid source / go-to reference
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reliable referencetrustworthy sourcecredible authorityreliable sourcereputable reference
Antonyms / Antônimos
unreliable referencequestionable sourcedubious authorityunreliable source

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
referência confiável
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
referência confiável / fonte segura
common in business and academic environments
Rio de Janeiro
referência de confiança
slightly more colloquial variation
Portugal
referência fiável
uses 'fiável' instead of 'confiável'

Related Words

reference materialsource citationcredibilityreliabilitytrustworthinessverification

Related Idioms & Phrases

a person of reference
stand on one's references
cite as a reference
vouch for someone as a reference
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