De verwijzing
Example: De verwijzing naar de bron maakt het artikel betrouwbaarder.
Definition
"De verwijzing" in journalism refers to the act of citing or referring to a source within an article or report to support information and enhance credibility. It usually involves mentioning the original origin of facts, quotes, or data to provide transparency and trustworthiness.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verwijzing" comes from the verb 'verwijzen,' which means 'to refer' or 'to direct.' It is derived from the prefix 'ver-' indicating a change or direction, combined with 'wijzen,' meaning 'to point.' Did you know? The concept of 'verwijzing' is essential in journalism to trace information back to its roots.
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"De verwijzing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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