toeverwijzen

Toeverwijzen is a Dutch verb that denotes directing the reader to another source, section, or part of a text, or to an external reference. It is most commonly found in formal or technical writing, such as academic articles, legal documents, and editorial instructions, where precise cross-referencing is required.

Formation and nuance: The verb is formed from verwijzen (to refer) with the prefix toe-, giving a sense of directing forward or towards. The word is relatively formal and somewhat archaic in everyday language. The common synonyms are verwijzen naar and doorverwijzen naar, and the broader concept of cross-referencing. In many contemporary texts, writers often prefer 'verwijzen naar' or 'doorverwijzen naar' rather than 'toeverwijzen'.

Usage: A toeverwijzing signals that the reader should consult another part of the document (for example a figure, table, or section) or another source. It can be used in footnotes, in-text signals, or bibliographic notes. In some legal or academic style guides, toeverwijzen is described as a cross-reference instruction rather than a repetition of content. The term is more common in traditional or specialized writing; in everyday Dutch, speakers typically use verwijzen naar or doorverwijzen naar.

See also: verwijzen; doorverwijzen; cross-reference; bibliografie.