in reference to

preposition
UK: /ɪn ˈrefrəns tuː/
US: /ɪn ˈrefrəns tuː/

  1. Relating to; concerning. Used to indicate the subject being discussed or written about.

    1. I am writing in reference to your advertisement.
    2. The company's statement in reference to the recent scandal was carefully worded.

  2. With regard to; about. Used to specify what is being considered or dealt with.

    1. In reference to your question, I don't know.
    2. The report made several important points in reference to the company's financial performance.

Synonyms

regarding concerning about anent
in reference to idiom

  1. Regarding; concerning a particular matter.

    1. In reference to that email, I need clarity.
    2. The lawyer addressed the jury in reference to the defendant's alibi.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in reference to" in English means: Relating to; concerning. Used to indicate the subject being discussed or written about., With regard to; about. Used to specify what is being considered or dealt with..

The phonetic transcription of "in reference to" is /ɪn ˈrefrəns tuː/ in British English and /ɪn ˈrefrəns tuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in reference to": regarding, concerning, about, anent.

Example usage of "in reference to": "I am writing in reference to your advertisement.". More examples on the page.