reference mark

reference mark

noun
1.
Surveying. a permanent mark set at a specific distance in a specific direction from a survey station so as to permit accurate reestablishment of the station.
2.
any of various written or printed symbols, as an asterisk (*), dagger (†), or superscript number, used to indicate the presence of further information in a footnote, bibliography, or other text.

Origin:
1855–60
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Reference mark is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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