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for your reference vs for our reference

Both phrases are correct, but 'For your reference' is used when providing information to someone else, while 'for our reference' is used when referring to information that will be used by the speaker or a group they belong to.
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Last updated: October 31, 2024 • 12246 views

for your reference

This phrase is correct and commonly used when providing information to someone else for their use or consultation.

This phrase is used to indicate that the information being provided is for the benefit or consultation of the person being addressed.

Examples:

  • For your reference, here is a list of important dates for the project.
  • You can find the guidelines in the document for your reference.
  • Aug 7, 2014 ... "Please find attached the requested pictures and information, for your reference. Please let me know if anything else is needed/required."
  • 1938 Followers, 1719 Following, 1488 Posts - For Your Reference Podcast (@foryourrefpod) on Instagram: "TV/Film Review & Interview pod with KT & Oti ...
  • Sep 15, 2024 ... For Your Reference. In this week's Editor's Corner, Jennifer Tiedemann discusses her dual obsession with the 'World Almanac' and classic game ...
  • Aug 8, 2015 ... When I share information with the words “for your reference”, I thereby indicate that I do not expect the other person to read it or even look at it.
  • For Your Reference, a new CLIR videocast diving deep into media and information literacy. Sign up for FYR news now!
  • Feb 12, 2023 ... Same ship (for your reference) · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
  • Each New York Amant Studio & Research resident gets the opportunity to organize a For Your Reference evening in which they share their way of thinking, ...
  • Revisit Seasons 1 and 2 of For Your Reference, the UT Libraries' original livestream show featuring guest scholars and tips on media and information literacy.
  • Sep 6, 2024 ... Made a front facing Mudwing, for your reference needs! Art. r ...
  • Oct 23, 2023 ... For Your Reference, a new podcast focused on information literacy launches in November. Sign up for FYR news now!

Alternatives:

  • for your information
  • for your consideration
  • for your review
  • for your perusal
  • for your records

for our reference

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to information that will be used by the speaker or a group they belong to.

This phrase is used to indicate that the information being mentioned is for the benefit or consultation of the speaker or a group they are part of.

Examples:

  • I have prepared a summary of the meeting for our reference.
  • The document has been updated for our reference.
  • Finally, Madam President, respect for human rights remains a necessary point of reference for our policies.
  • Annie, we need to give them the grid reference for our last known position.
  • Your support will be an important reference for our follow-up work and for specific proposals.
  • We are the representatives of the European people and they should be the point of reference for our actions.
  • It is indeed vital to raise awareness among European citizens about the cultural elements which are important to Europe and which form points of reference for our European culture and common values.
  • In order to clarify this context and to remind what the main points of reference for our examination are, it is useful to list the following:
  • This has been made possible by the Amsterdam Treaty which, although not yet in force, is the frame of reference for our discussion and for the expeditious, enthusiastic work of the rapporteur, Mr Rothley, who is a past master with difficult dossiers.
  • The proposal will have a major impact on the privacy and other fundamental rights of individuals; therefore it is subject to a check against the data protection principles. The main points of reference for our examination are the following.
  • In our reference-collection, we've got palytoxin.
  • They are our reference point when intervening in matters of health.
  • Our reference to Gibraltar has no political undertones whatsoever.
  • Then our reference is to the others, you will be Slugathor.
  • We are mistaking, and losing sight of, all our reference points.
  • Our reference has been the preliminary draft budget presented by the Commission, but we still have to provide the appropriations necessary to fulfil the Copenhagen criteria.
  • Mr Bourlanges is, as a matter of fact, the author of many of our references.
  • Including control unit ACOM-2000S. requires a 6 wire, shielded control cable. Up to a length of approx. 35m our reference 40012.6 is sufficient.
  • Perhaps I'd best show you our references, ma'am
  • We can begin the process of taking stock, reviewing the achievements and success and, as our rapporteur has done very effectively in his comprehensive analysis of cohesion, set down markers for the future that we can use as our reference manuals.
  • Furthermore, although we used the Treaty as a reference - our reference was, of course, the Treaty - the agreement is in line with the draft Constitutional Treaty that was adopted by the Convention and which is being debated in the IGC.
  • Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition Reference: ...

Alternatives:

  • for our information
  • for our consideration
  • for our review
  • for our perusal
  • for our records

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