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reference in Swedish

reference in Swedish is referens, källhänvisning, källa — reference means a mention of, or connection to, something else.

reference in Swedish

referens
noun
källhänvisning
noun
(academic writing) A short written identification of a previously published work which is used as a source for a text.
referens
noun
(academic writing) A short written identification of a previously published work which is used as a source for a text.
källa
noun
(academic writing) A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.
referens
noun
(academic writing) A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.

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."
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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 Swedish?

"reference" in Swedish is referens, källhänvisning, källa. 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 Swedish, "reference" is referens, källhänvisning, källa.

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

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "reference": referens, källhänvisning, källa.

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