transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌre-fə-ˈren-dəm ]
noun
( plural ref·er·en·da -də ; or -dums )
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, neuter of referendus, gerundive of referre to refer
Date: 1847
1.
a. : the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
b. : a vote on a measure so submitted
2. : a diplomatic agent's note asking for government instructions