Cf.

The abbreviation cf. (for Latin confer or conferatur, both meaning 'compare')[1] is generally used in writing to refer the reader to other material to make a comparison with the topic being discussed. However, usage guides offer differing or even contradictory advice, as covered below.

In Italian, the abbreviation "cfr." (confronta, 'confront') is more common than "cf."[2]

  1. ^ "cf". Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus. Cambridge University Press. n.d. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  2. ^ "cf". Vocabolario Treccani. Treccani. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
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