Finnish

Noun

viittaus

1. raise of hand (hand movement to catch someone's attention, such as one made at school by a student when he/she wants to speak up)
2. wave (sideways movement movement of the hand, especially to show a direction)
3. reference (short written identification of a previously published work which is used as a source for a text)

   Artikkelissa on useita viittauksia kirjoittajan omiin tutkimuksiin.

   The article contains numerous references to author's own research.

4. hint, insinuation

Declension

Synonyms

• (reference): lähdeviittaus, lähdeviite, viite
• (hint): viite, vihje