reference
The German word 'Referenz' is used to refer to a reference or source of information. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in academic writing to cite sources, in business to refer to a customer or client, or in everyday conversation to refer to a person or thing that is being discussed.
I need a reference for this job.
In this sentence, the speaker needs a reference, like someone who can vouch for their skills or character, in order to apply for a job.
The library was my only reference for this research.
The speaker in this sentence is saying that they used the library as their only source of information or reference point for conducting a research project.
She provided the reference.
This sentence could be used in a situation where a person, in this case a woman, provides a point of reference or information that is needed, possibly in a job or academic context.