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renvoi

renvoi

9.9
A note that points to another part of a text for more information
  • noun
  • /rɛnˈvwɑ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : remisión
  • Without a clear renvoi, it was difficult to find the detailed explanation in the document.

Examples

  • A renvoi in the bibliography guided readers to the main article on the subject.

  • In academic writing, a renvoi directs readers to relevant sources.

  • The glossary included a helpful renvoi to related terms for further reading.

  • The renvoi in the bibliography was very helpful.

  • The glossary included a helpful renvoi to related terms for further reading.

  • A renvoi in the bibliography guided readers to the main article on the subject.

  • In academic writing, a renvoi directs readers to relevant sources.

Synonyms

reference
vsrenvoi
329 3.2

Mention of a source that shows where information comes from

narrows focus to directions in texts or indexes rather than general citation
ref
vsrenvoi
7 5.2

A source used to show where information comes from

is an internal directional note in texts, indexes, or bibliographies rather than a cited source
cross-reference
vsrenvoi
3 4.6

A note in a book that tells you where to find related information

also appears in indexes or bibliographies and can point beyond one text
cross-index
vsrenvoi
6.8

A note in a book that points to related information in another part

applies across texts, indexes, and bibliographies, not only as index listings

Surface Forms

renvoi singular
renvois plural

Etymology

Renvoi comes from French parts re- 'back' and envoyer 'to send', so it literally means 'a sending back'. A helpful image is a note in a book that 'sends you back' to another page, which is exactly what a renvoi or cross-reference does.