De referentie
Example: De referentie van mijn vorige baan is erg positief.
Definition
"De referentie" refers to a person or document that provides information or a recommendation about someone's character, skills, or qualifications, often used in the context of job applications or professional evaluations.
Etymology
The word "de referentie" comes from the Latin word 'referentia,' meaning 'a carrying back' or 'a relation.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, and it originally meant a mention or citation, which evolved into the sense of a recommendation or source of information.
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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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