De referentie
Example: De referentie helpt bij het controleren van de informatie.
Definition
"De referentie" is a noun used in human resources to describe a source or person that provides confirmation or verification of information, qualifications, or experience, helping to validate the accuracy of the candidate's background during recruitment or evaluation.
Etymology
The word "de referentie" comes from the Latin word 'referentia,' meaning 'a carrying back' or 'relation.' It entered Dutch as a term for something that refers or points to another source, especially in official or formal contexts like HR. Did you know? The usage of "referentie" in HR is closely tied to the idea of providing trustworthy information about someone's previous work or character.
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"De referentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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