Die Referenz
Example: Die Referenz im Artikel zeigt die Quelle der Information.
Definition
"Die Referenz" in journalism refers to the citation or mention within an article that indicates the source of information, ensuring credibility and allowing readers to verify facts or further explore the topic discussed.
Etymology
The word "die Referenz" comes from the Latin 'referentia,' meaning 'a relation' or 'a bringing back.' It entered German through French and Latin, evolving to mean a citation or source in academic and journalistic contexts. Did you know it originally implied 'referring back' to original material?
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"Die Referenz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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