Definitions

1. noun

An abbreviation for ‘confer’ or ‘compare’, often used in citations to direct the reader to another source.

“Please see cf. Smith, 2020, for more information on this topic.”

2. verb

To direct the reader to another source, often used in citations.

“The author chose to cf. the opposing party’s stance in the article.”

3. preposition

Used to indicate a comparison or reference, often in citations or academic writing.

“The new policy is cf. the old one, with significant changes.”