referencyjna

Referencyjna is the feminine singular form of the Polish adjective referencyjny, meaning reference or serving as a reference. It is derived from the noun referencja (reference) and is used to describe a noun that functions as a standard, benchmark, or basis for comparison. In Polish, adjectives agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify, so referencyjna is used with feminine nouns such as wartość, próbka, baza, or materia.

In practice, referencyjna is found in various fields to denote something that provides an official or accepted point of reference. Examples include referencyjna wartość (reference value), referencyjna baza danych (reference database), referencyjna próbka (reference sample), and referencyjny materiał odniesienia (reference material). Note that for plural or non-feminine nouns, different inflections are used, e.g., dane referencyjne (reference data) or materiały referencyjne (reference materials).

Context determines its precise meaning. In medicine and laboratory science, reference values or ranges indicate normal or expected measurements. In metrology and quality control, reference materials and reference data serve to calibrate instruments and harmonize results. In information systems and linguistics, reference data or reference datasets function as stable sources used for normalization or mapping.

Etymology and related forms: referencyjna comes from referencja (reference) with the Polish adjectival ending -jna, corresponding to masculine referencyjny and neuter referencyjne. Related terms include referencja, wartość referencyjna, and dane referencyjne.

See also: referencja, referencyjny, materiał referencyjny, wartość referencyjna, dane referencyjne.