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Zeugnis

Substantiv

full

reference

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

The English translation of Zeugnis should be used in the context of an employee reference letter, often referred to in its entirety as "Arbeitszeugnis".

Definitions of reference

English

(also: letter of reference/reference letter) a letter containing information about you and written by someone who knows you well, especially one to be sent to a potential employer, university or landlord etc

A good character reference letter helped her get employment.

English

a mention of something in a speech, a piece of writing or an artistic work etc

We should normally avoid references to commercial products.

English

a letter in which an employer, former employer, teacher, professor, or other authority figure recommends an employee to a potential future employer for a new job

She asked her college tutor for a reference with regard to employment.