Noun
die Referenz
reference (measurement one can compare to)
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plural Referenzen
Meanings
Noun
- reference (measurement one can compare to)
- reference
Example sentence
Dieses Messgerät dient im Labor als Referenz.
This measuring device serves as a reference in the lab.
Word forms
singular
die Referenz
plural
die Referenzen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Referenz
Accusativedie Referenz
Dativeder Referenz
Genitiveder Referenz
Plural
Nominativedie Referenzen
Accusativedie Referenzen
Dativeden Referenzen
Genitiveder Referenzen
Usage
- als Referenz dienen — Serve as a reference or benchmark for comparison.
- eine berufliche Referenz — A professional recommendation or reference; a separate use.
Wir verwenden den bekannten Wert als Referenz für die Messung.
We use the known value as a reference for the measurement.