cf

Cf, cf, or CF is an abbreviation with multiple meanings across different fields. In scholarly writing, cf. is the Latin abbreviation confer, meaning “compare with.” It directs readers to related material for comparison rather than asserting a direct citation.

Common uses include:

Cystic fibrosis (CF): A genetic disorder that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, leading to thick mucus production and various complications. It is studied in medicine and genetics, with management involving multidisciplinary care.

Cash flow (CF): A financial metric representing the net amount of cash generated or used by a business over a period. It is a key measure in liquidity analysis, project evaluation, and corporate finance.

CompactFlash (CF): A legacy memory-card format introduced by SanDisk in the 1990s. It was widely used in digital cameras and other devices before being surpassed by newer formats such as SD cards and CFexpress.

Center forward (CF): A position in association football (soccer) or other team sports, referring to a primary attacking striker responsible for scoring and offensive plays.

Other uses include technology and branding, such as Adobe ColdFusion (CF) and its scripting language CFML, and the broader use of cf. in cross-reference contexts. The exact meaning of cf/CF depends on domain and context, so readers should interpret it by surrounding text or defined glossary.