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Meaning of reftel | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A telegram referenced within another message; especially in the context of diplomatic cables.

historical

Examples

“Reftel was on my desk when I arrived in Saigon.”
“Per reftel and other information, the Government of Israel (GOI) is concerned that Syria intends to imminently transfer SCUDD missiles to Hizballah in Lebanon.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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