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reference
A person or document that provides information about a person's qualifications and character, often in the context of a job application. Also known as a letter of recommendation.
Mein ehemaliger Chef hat mir eine ausgezeichnete Referenz für die neue Stelle geschrieben.
My former boss wrote me an excellent reference for the new position.
reference
A citation or source reference in an academic or specialist text that points to another work or another passage.
Am Ende des Artikels finden Sie eine Liste aller verwendeten Referenzen.
At the end of the article, you will find a list of all the references used.
reference project
A sample project, a satisfied customer, or a product that serves as positive evidence of a company's quality and performance.
Auf unserer Webseite können Sie sich unsere Referenzen aus der Automobilbranche ansehen.
On our website, you can view our reference projects from the automotive industry.
reference
The connection or relationship between a linguistic sign (such as a word) and the object or concept in the extralinguistic world to which it refers.
In der Linguistik wird zwischen dem Sinn eines Wortes und seiner Referenz unterschieden.
In linguistics, a distinction is made between the sense of a word and its reference.
The meaning of 'Referenz' (reference) depends heavily on the context. In a job application, it means a recommendation; in academia, a source; and in business, a showcase project.
Für die Bewerbung brauche ich noch eine gute Referenz von meinem Professor.
For the application, I still need a good reference from my professor.
In the context of job applications, 'Referenz' (reference) is often used with verbs like 'angeben' (to provide/list), 'einholen' (to obtain), or 'vorweisen' (to present/show). You can use a person or a document as a reference.
Bitte geben Sie in Ihrem Lebenslauf zwei Referenzen an.
Please list two references in your CV.
In academic papers, the plural 'die Referenzen' (the references) is often used to refer to the complete list of cited sources. This list is also called 'Literaturverzeichnis' (bibliography/reference list).
Am Ende des Buches befindet sich eine lange Liste mit allen Referenzen.
At the end of the book, there is a long list with all the references.
In linguistics, 'Referenz' (reference) has a very specific meaning. It describes the relation of a linguistic expression to a concrete thing in the world.
Das Wort „Tisch“ hat in diesem Raum keine Referenz, weil hier kein Tisch steht.
The word 'Tisch' (table) has no reference in this room because there is no table here.
recommendation
In a job application, eine Empfehlung can explicitly give a positive assessment of a person's suitability. Eine Referenz is a person or document that provides verifiable information about someone's qualifications and character. A reference can be positive, but it places greater emphasis on providing information.
Die frühere Chefin steht der Bewerberin als Referenz zur Verfügung.
The applicant's former boss is available as a reference.
Die frühere Chefin schrieb der Bewerberin eine klare Empfehlung.
The applicant's former boss wrote her a strong recommendation.
