what does cf mean

The abbreviation "cf" has multiple meanings depending on the context. In writing, "cf" is short for either Latin "confer" or "conferatur," both meaning "compare". It is used to refer the reader to other material to make a comparison with the topic being discussed. Style guides recommend that "cf." be used only to suggest a comparison, and the words "see" or "vide" be used generally to point to a source of information. In the legal context, "cf" is a signal indicating that the cited source supports a different claim (proposition) than the one just made, that it is worthwhile to compare the two claims and assess the difference. On Instagram, "CF" stands for "Close Friends". It is a customizable feature that allows users to create a private list of followers with whom they can share specific stories and posts. Only the users on the close friends list can see the content shared with them.