Der Verweis
Example: Der Verweis im Artikel führte zu einer wichtigen Quelle.
Definition
"Der Verweis" in journalism refers to a reference or citation within an article that directs readers to an important source or related information, enhancing the credibility and depth of the content by connecting it to external materials or evidence.
Etymology
The German word "der Verweis" originates from the verb 'verweisen,' meaning 'to refer' or 'to point to.' It combines 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating a change or direction) with 'weisen' (to show or indicate). Did you know? The concept of 'Verweis' as a reference is similar to how citations function in academic writing, guiding readers to further information.
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"Der Verweis" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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