character reference character reference /ˈkærəktər ˈrɛfərəns/

noun

1. A formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability  ( character reference , character , reference )
   a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
    Requests for character references are all too often answered evasively
   requests for character references are all too often answered evasively