in reference to
idiom
formal
: about or concerning (something or someone) : in relation to
I am writing in reference to your recent letter.
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The system is progressive, meaning, in reference to the above, only a portion of your annual income is taxed at 22%, not the entire amount.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2025
Firms with a long-term investment strategy often base their view of the stock on fundamentals, and determine their price expectations in reference to the valuations of comparable software firms.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
The system is progressive, meaning, in reference to the above, only a portion of your annual income is taxed at 22%, not the entire amount.
—Joshua Strange, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
In both instances, the derogatory language was used in reference to her own appearance.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 July 2025
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“In reference to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reference%20to. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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