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referent

/ˈɹɛf(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛfəɹənt/

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noun

Bezugsobjekt, Referenz

The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes.

Examples :

"In the sentence "The dog is barking," the referent of the word "dog" is the actual, specific dog that is barking at that moment. "

In dem Satz „Der Hund bellt“ ist das Bezugsobjekt des Wortes „Hund“ der tatsächliche, spezifische Hund, der in diesem Moment bellt.

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noun

Bezugsobjekt, Referenz

That which is referenced.

Examples :

"In the sentence, "The word 'dog' has a furry, four-legged animal as its referent," the referent of 'dog' is a real animal. "

In dem Satz "Das Wort 'Hund' hat ein pelziges, vierbeiniges Tier als Bezugsobjekt" ist das Bezugsobjekt von 'Hund' ein echtes Tier.

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