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   Ref

   /ref/

   

   noun

   • 1. (in sports) a referee.

   verb

   • 1. act as referee in (a game or match).

   Word Origin late 19th century: abbreviation.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   The meaning of REF is a referee in a game or sport.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREF definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · Ref. is an abbreviation for reference or referee, depending on the context. Learn how to use it in business letters, sports games, and other situations with examples and word frequency.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Ref is an informal abbreviation for referee in sports, or a written abbreviation for reference in business. Learn how to use ref in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Ref definition: referee. . See examples of REF used in a sentence.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › referenceReference Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   reference: [verb] to supply with references. to cite in or as a reference.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › refereeReferee Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   referee: [noun] one to whom a thing is referred: such as. a person to whom a legal matter is referred for investigation and report or for settlement. a person who reviews a paper and especially a technical paper and recommends that it should or should not be published. reference 4a.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › refRef - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   ref: 1 n (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play Synonyms: referee Type of: official someone who administers the rules of a game or sport