For a reference, vs As a reference,

Both "for a reference" and "as a reference" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "For a reference" is used when providing something for someone to refer to, while "as a reference" is used when something is being used as a point of reference or source of information.

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For a reference,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when providing something for someone to refer to.

This phrase is used when offering a source or point of reference for someone to consult.

Examples:

For a reference, please see the bibliography at the end of the book.
You can use this document for a reference when writing your report.

Alternatives:

as a reference,
as a point of reference,
for your reference,
as a guide,
as a source of information,

As a reference,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when something is being used as a point of reference or source of information.

This phrase is used when indicating that something is being used as a reference or source of information.

Examples:

You can use this book as a reference for your research paper.
The article serves as a reference for the historical events discussed.

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Well, that's what I get for using Quigley Down Under as a reference, isn't it?
'Investigational medicinal product' means a medicinal product which is being tested or used as a reference, including as a placebo, in a clinical trial;
If she's claiming that she has a job with us, or is attempting to use us as a reference, the answer is no.
And I wanted to know if... you were cool with me giving your number as a reference, if they call, you... just say I'm playing football for you, and I'm doing good.
2. Where this information is not available or where Member States' competent authorities decide not to use it as a reference, the limit values of the coefficient of absorption are as follows: maximum coefficient of absorption for:
As a reference, the table below presents the evolution of the annual budgets over the last period.
As a reference, the contents of mineral elements in cows' milk expressed per 100 g of solids-non-fat and per g of proteins are the following:
He put you as a reference, So I'm calling for your thoughts.
With these two peaks as a reference, I would say about ten, twelve miles.
Sufficient progress towards the medium-term budgetary objective should be evaluated on the basis of an overall assessment with the structural balance as a reference, including an analysis of expenditure net of discretionary revenue measures.
These opinions are to serve as a reference, in cases where there are conflicting opinions.
In Turkey, following an intensive consultation process, the National Security Council stated on 23 January 2004 that it had reached a consensus position in favour of negotiations, taking the Annan plan as a reference, on the basis of the realities on the island.
In order to determine such normal depreciation period the actual depreciation periods used by the two cooperating exporters concerned have been used as a reference, i.e. 18 years.
And she gave you as a reference, when you don't run a business, well, not that I'm aware of.
However, it is the external policy conducted by the Union that serves as a reference, and that policy has proved, especially in recent months, to be non-existent, inconsistent and divergent, to say the least.
Spain claimed that by using the book value as a reference, and deducting the estimated risks, the price of ESP 1 per company reflects the real value, and thus no advantage to the buyer Bazán/IZAR (See table 1).
The EPO list of approved intermediaries could be used as a reference, but an indicative or mandatory scale of charges for the various services could be considered.
By using contribution margins as a reference, the aid intensity would be assigned to the individual parts of the investment project in Nettgau in accordance with the actual contribution of OSB and particle board, as products, to the operating result.
As a reference tool, this document should prove useful.
Felipe González had the European social-democrat reformists as a reference point, but you are much nearer to revolutionary South American populist policies.

Alternatives:

for a reference,
as a point of reference,
for your reference,
as a guide,
as a source of information,

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