referenzierbare

Referenzierbare is the inflected attributive form of the German adjective referenzierbar, used to describe something that can be referenced or cited. The term denotes that an item provides a verifiable path to a source, entry, or data object and that it can be uniquely identified and retrieved through a reference, such as a bibliographic record, a DOI, or another persistent identifier.

In practice, referenzierbare objects include sources, datasets, software components, and other outputs that carry sufficient metadata and identifiers to be reliably cited or linked. The concept is common in academic writing, data governance, library science, and digital repositories, where traceability and reproducibility rely on referenzierbare references.

Usage and nuance: referenzierbare emphasizes the availability of a stable reference point and identifiable metadata, while zitierbar is often used specifically for the act of citation in scholarly texts. In technical contexts, referenzierbar is frequently preferred to express broader referential potential, including cross-referencing, linking, and data provenance.

Grammar note: referenzierbare is used before plural or feminine singular nouns (for example, referenzierbare Quellen or referenzierbare Daten). The related noun form is Referenzierbarkeit, which denotes the ability to be referenced.

Examples: referenzierbare Quellen, referenzierbare Datensätze, referenzierbare Identifikatoren.

See also: Zitierfähigkeit, zitierbar, Referenz, DOI, persistent identifiers, Referenzmanagement, metadata.