referendum
A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
Noun 2 meanings
A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
“a referendum on …”
An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.
“My father is taking my decision on whether to go to university as a referendum on his performance as a parent, and it's very stressful.”
Etymology
From Latin referendum (“that which ought to be announced”), from refero (“to announce”).
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REFERENDUM at a glance
REFERENDUM has 10 letters and scores 16 points in Scrabble (R 1 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + R 1 + E 1 + N 1 + D 2 + U 1 + M 3) and 19 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,267 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with referendum
All rhymes- MEMORANDUM17
- ADDENDUM13
- SECUNDUM13
- SEDUM8
- CORUNDUM13
- DUMDUM12
- CARBORUNDUM18
- CORRIGENDUM17
- SOLIDUM10
- LEDUM8
- POPPADUM17
- PAPADUM14
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