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ref Meaning & Definition

/ɹɛf/

What Does Ref Mean?

Ref is used as a noun meaning Clipping of referee. It is also used to mean Abbreviation of reference. As a verb, it means To referee; to act as a referee in a sport or game.

Word Facts for Ref

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ɹɛf/
Synonymsreferee
Pluralrefs
Verb formsrefs, reffing, reffed

Ref Definition (Noun)

  1. Clipping of referee.
  2. Abbreviation of reference.
  3. Clipping of refsheet.

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  4. Abbreviation of refectory.
  5. Clipping of refrigerator.

    Please close the ref.

Ref as a Verb

  1. To referee; to act as a referee in a sport or game.

Synonyms of Ref

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Ref in a Sentence

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Please close the ref.

Word Forms & Grammar

ref (plural refs)

ref (third-person singular simple present refs, present participle reffing, simple past and past participle reffed)

Words That Rhyme With Ref

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Origin of Ref

Clippings.

Ref: Your Questions Answered

Is ref a noun or a verb?

Ref is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for ref?

Words with a similar meaning to ref include referee. See the full list of ref synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of ref?

The plural of ref is refs.

What is the past tense of ref?

The past tense of ref is reffed. The present participle is reffing.

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