refer
/rɪˈfɜː/US /rɪˈfɝ/refer
VERBDefinition of refer
If you refer to something, you talk or write about it, usually in passing.
Example: The teacher referred to some research, but I didn't know what he meant.
If you refer to a book or other source of information, you check it.
Example: You should refer to the dictionary to find the meaning.
If x refers to y, x is about y.
Example: The numbers refer to last year's sales.
If you refer x to y, you send x to y for help or to be dealt with.
Example: He referred me to the science department.
refer
EXAMPLESExamples of refer
The teacher referred to some research, but I didn't know what he meant.
Example sentenceThe media refers to the war as "the troubles".
Example sentenceYou should refer to the dictionary to find the meaning.
Example sentenceThe numbers refer to last year's sales.
Example sentenceHe referred me to the science department.
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