De referentie
Example: De referentie in het artikel helpt de lezer de bron te vinden.
Definition
"De referentie" in journalism is a citation or source mentioned within an article that guides the reader to the original information or evidence supporting the content.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de referentie" comes from the Latin 'referentia,' meaning 'a bringing back' or 'reference.' It entered Dutch through French, reflecting the practice of pointing back to a source or authority. Did you know? The word 'reference' originally implied 'carrying back' information.
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"De referentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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