tham chiếu
Definition
Verb:
- To refer to: To consult or use a source of information, such as a document, book, or data, for guidance or to obtain facts.
- To cross-reference: To check or link information against another source to verify accuracy or find related details.
Noun:
- A reference: The act of referring to something, or the source material itself that is used for consultation or verification.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Để hiểu rõ hơn, bạn nên tham chiếu tài liệu gốc. (To understand better, you should refer to the original document.)
- Phần mềm này tự động tham chiếu dữ liệu giữa các bảng. (This software automatically cross-references data between the tables.)
- Noun:
- Tham chiếu trong bài báo này rất đầy đủ. (The references in this article are very thorough.)
- Anh ấy đưa ra một tham chiếu quan trọng từ hiến pháp. (He provided an important reference from the constitution.)
Advanced Usage
- In computing and databases, "tham chiếu" often means to reference a cell, a file, or a memory address.
- Công thức cần tham chiếu đúng ô tính. (The formula needs to reference the correct cell.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tham khảo (v): To consult, to refer to (often for study or research). It is a close synonym but can imply a more general consultation rather than a specific technical cross-check.
- Học sinh tham khảo sách giáo khoa. (Students consult the textbook.)
Synonyms
- Refer to: To mention or allude to, or to look at for information.
- Cross-reference: To check one source of information against another.
- Consult: To seek information or advice from a source.
Related Idioms
- While not a direct idiom, the phrase "lấy đó làm tham chiếu" is common, meaning "to use that as a reference point."
- Kết quả năm nay sẽ được lấy đó làm tham chiếu cho tương lai. (This year's results will be used as a reference point for the future.)