Meaning 1formal; school, workplace, and administrative settings · 82%
An official or stern reprimand for behavior that breaks rules.
Natural examples
Wegen wiederholten Zuspätkommens erhielt er einen schriftlichen Verweis.
He received a written reprimand for repeatedly arriving late.
Die Schülerin bekam einen Verweis, weil sie den Feueralarm auslöste.
The student received a reprimand for triggering the fire alarm.
Der Verweis des Vorgesetzten blieb in ihrer Personalakte.
The supervisor's reprimand remained in her personnel file.
Usage note
Someone can receive or issue a Verweis, often with the reason for the reprimand stated. In books it can also mean a cross-reference.
Mini-lesson: Verweis
An official or stern reprimand for behavior that breaks rules. Someone can receive or issue a Verweis, often with the reason for the reprimand stated. In books it can also mean a cross-reference.
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