Hänvisare

Hänvisare is a Swedish term that translates to "referrer" or "pointer" in English. In various contexts, it denotes something that directs attention or provides a reference to another item, location, or piece of information. The specific meaning of hänvisare can vary depending on the field it is used in.

In computing, a hänvisare might refer to a pointer in programming, which is a variable that stores the memory address of another variable. This allows for efficient data manipulation and dynamic memory allocation. In a more general sense, a hänvisare can be a hyperlink on a website that directs a user to another page or resource.

In library science and archival work, a hänvisare can be an index entry or a cross-reference that guides users to related materials or alternative subject headings. For example, a library catalog might use a hänvisare to link a broader subject to more specific ones, or to suggest related terms that a user might find relevant.

The concept of a hänvisare also extends to everyday language. It can be an individual who recommends someone for a job or a position, acting as a reference. Similarly, a signpost or a landmark can serve as a hänvisare, pointing the way to a particular destination. The core function remains the same: to indicate or direct towards something else.