ref
word
/ˈɹɛf/
ref
/ɹˈɛf/
ref
Definition
An informal short form of 'referee' (the official in a sports game) or 'reference' (a source of information or a recommendation letter).
Usage & Nuances
Very informal. As 'referee': common in spoken language about football/soccer, boxing, etc. As 'reference': used in business contexts ("ref number," "for your ref"). In programming, "ref" often means a reference or pointer to data.
Spanish: árbitro - referenciaPortuguese (BR): árbitro - referênciaPortuguese (PT): árbitro - referênciaChinese (Simplified): 裁判 - 参考Chinese (Traditional): 裁判 - 參考Hindi: रेफरी - संदर्भArabic: حكم - مرجعBengali: রেফ - রেফারেন্স (referencing context) Russian: реф - рекомендация (reference, деловой контекст)Japanese: レフ - リファレンス (reference) Vietnamese: trọng tài (thể thao, thân mật) - tham chiếu (reference)Korean: 레프 - 추천서 (reference, 업무에서)Turkish: hakem (kısaltma, spor) - referans (iş, bilgi)Urdu: ریف - حوالہ (reference, رسمی یا کاروباری سیاق) Indonesian: wasit (informal) - referensi (reference, informal)
Example Sentences
The ref blew the whistle to stop the game.
basic
Please include the ref number in your email.
basic
The players argued with the ref about the penalty.
basic
The ref made a controversial call that changed the outcome of the match.
natural
For your ref, I've attached the updated contract below.
natural
In boxing, the ref stepped in to stop the fight after the knockdown.
natural