Definition of ref Ref

/ɹɛˈf/ - [ref] - ref

We found 4 definitions of ref from 3 different sources.

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What does ref mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

ref - (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
  referee
  official someone who administers the rules of a game or sport; "the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling"
  athletics, sport participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
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  • ref (Noun)
    Short form of referee.
  • ref (Verb)
    To referee; to act as a referee in a sport or game.

Part of speech

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  • ref, verb, present, 1st person singular of ref (infinitive).
  • ref, verb (infinitive).
  • ref, noun, singular of refs.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

ref in sign language
Sign language - letter R Sign language - letter R Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter F Sign language - letter F

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