with reference to
idiom
formal
: about or concerning (something or someone) : in relation to
I have something further to add with reference to what was said earlier.
The course covers ancient history with special reference to the Roman Empire.
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Calmly and concisely, Beinart demolishes the usual defenses of Israel with reference to stories from within the Jewish tradition that show Jewish people as both the conquerors and the conquered.
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But today, Russian politicians and political scientists unashamedly defend the expansionist policies of the Soviet Union with reference to geopolitics.
—Nikita Petrov, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2017
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EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Authorities request witnesses or anyone with information on the incident to contact the Riverton Police Department by calling 801-840-4000 with reference to case number RV25-11563.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 July 2025
The lawsuit opened with reference to the Dominion settlement, and Newsom — widely viewed as a Democratic presidential contender for 2028 — wasted little time in leveraging that case in a fundraising email to supporters.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
This isn’t the first time Brosnan has addressed his accent abilities, with reference to Mobland in particular.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Please evaluate my idea with reference to market opportunity, problem-market fit, differentiation from competition, the viability of the business model, feasibility and scalability.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Calmly and concisely, Beinart demolishes the usual defenses of Israel with reference to stories from within the Jewish tradition that show Jewish people as both the conquerors and the conquered.
—Benjamin Moser, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Oil and gas economies are often perceived by conservationists to have diminished sensibilities towards the environment, particularly with reference to carbon emissions mitigation policies.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But today, Russian politicians and political scientists unashamedly defend the expansionist policies of the Soviet Union with reference to geopolitics.
—Nikita Petrov, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2017
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“With reference to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20reference%20to. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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