Der Verweis
Example: Der Verweis im Text hilft beim Finden der Quelle.
Definition
"Der Verweis" in research refers to a reference or citation within a text that directs the reader to a source or additional information, helping to locate the original material or evidence supporting the content presented.
Etymology
The word "der Verweis" comes from the German verb 'verweisen,' meaning 'to refer' or 'to point to.' It combines 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating a change or direction) and 'weisen' (to show or point). Did you know? The concept of references has been crucial in scholarly work since the early days of printed books.
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"Der Verweis" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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