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reference in German

reference in German is Referenz, Quelle, referenzieren — reference means a mention of, or connection to, something else.

reference in German

Referenz
noun
Quelle
noun
(academic writing) A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.
Referenz
noun
(academic writing) A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.
referenzieren
verb
(sometimes, proscribed) To mention, to refer to.
sich beziehen
verb
(sometimes, proscribed) To mention, to refer to.

What does "reference" mean?

  1. noun A mention of, or connection to, something else.
    "The article makes several references to earlier research."
  2. noun A statement about someone's character or abilities, usually given by a former employer, or the person who gives it.
    "He asked his old manager to be a reference for the new job."
  3. verb To mention or cite something as a source.
    "The essay references several studies from the 1990s."

reference in a sentence

  • The article makes several references to earlier research.
  • She made a passing reference to her time abroad.
  • He asked his old manager to be a reference for the new job.
  • The essay references several studies from the 1990s.

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What is "reference" in German?

"reference" in German is Referenz, Quelle, referenzieren. reference means: A mention of, or connection to, something else.

How do you use "reference" in a sentence?

Example: "The article makes several references to earlier research." In German, "reference" is Referenz, Quelle, referenzieren.

Are there other ways to say "reference" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "reference": Referenz, Quelle, referenzieren, sich beziehen.

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