Ref ( verb , noun , noun )

(As a verb)

Ref ( verb )

  1. To refer to (something) for information or support.
  2. To send (someone) to another person or authority for information or support.
  3. To act as a referee in a sports match.

Origin:

From the middle english refren, from the old french refreindre, ultimately from the latin refrenare, meaning to restrain or hold back.

Examples:

  1. I need to ref the book to find the information for my essay.
  2. Can you ref me to a good doctor for my back pain?
  3. The ref called a penalty on the last play of the game.
  4. The referee had to ref the match from the side lines because of an injury.
  5. The ref will be responsible for maintaining the order of the game.

(As a noun)

Ref ( noun )

  1. To refer to (something) for information or support.
  2. To send (someone) to another person or authority for information or support.
  3. To act as a referee in a sports match.

Origin:

From the middle english refren, from the old french refreindre, ultimately from the latin refrenare, meaning to restrain or hold back.

Examples:

  1. I need to ref the book to find the information for my essay.
  2. Can you ref me to a good doctor for my back pain?
  3. The ref called a penalty on the last play of the game.
  4. The referee had to ref the match from the side lines because of an injury.
  5. The ref will be responsible for maintaining the order of the game.

(As a noun)

Ref ( noun )

  1. To refer to (something) for information or support.
  2. To send (someone) to another person or authority for information or support.
  3. To act as a referee in a sports match.

Origin:

From the middle english refren, from the old french refreindre, ultimately from the latin refrenare, meaning to restrain or hold back.

Examples:

  1. I need to ref the book to find the information for my essay.
  2. Can you ref me to a good doctor for my back pain?
  3. The ref called a penalty on the last play of the game.
  4. The referee had to ref the match from the side lines because of an injury.
  5. The ref will be responsible for maintaining the order of the game.
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