cf.
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9.6
Compare with another text or source for more information
- adverb
- Formal
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cf.
- For a more detailed explanation, cf. the appendix in section 3.
Examples
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The study shows significant results; cf. previous research on the topic.
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The temperature readings this year are unusually high (cf. last year's data).
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In support of this argument, see also Smith (1998); cf. Jones (2001) for a contrary view.
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For more details, cf. Smith's 2020 paper.
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For a more detailed explanation, cf. the appendix in section 3.
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In support of this argument, cf. Jones (2001) for a contrary view.
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For more details, cf. Smith's 2020 paper.
Synonyms
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9.9
Tell the reader to look at another part of the text for more information
asks reader to compare or consult other material rather than point to a place
Surface Forms
cf. positive
Etymology
The abbreviation cf. comes from the Latin word confer, which means 'compare'. So when you see cf. in a text, it is telling you to 'compare' or look at another source for more information.