reference number
[ˈrɛfərəns ˈnʌmbər]
nounpl: reference numbers
número de referência
1. A unique identifier or code assigned to a document, transaction, or case for tracking and organizational purposes
Please provide your reference number when calling customer service.
Por favor, forneça seu número de referência ao ligar para o atendimento ao cliente.
2. A numerical code used in academic or professional writing to link citations to sources
The reference number appears in the footnote and directs readers to the bibliography.
O número de referência aparece na nota de rodapé e direciona os leitores para a bibliografia.
3. An identifier used in banking, shipping, or logistics to track orders, payments, or deliveries
Your order reference number is RN-2024-98765.
O número de referência do seu pedido é RN-2024-98765.
In Brazil and the USA, reference numbers are essential in customer service interactions, banking, and e-commerce. Brazilian businesses commonly use reference numbers (números de referência) in formal documentation and customer support, reflecting the bureaucratic nature of both markets. Maintaining and providing accurate reference numbers is considered professional practice in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your reference number handy
quote your reference number
for reference number purposes
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