Associations to the word «Ref»

Wiktionary

REF, abbreviation. Reference
REF, abbreviation. Refectory
REF, noun. Short form of referee.
REF, verb. (informal) to referee; to act as a referee in a sport or game.

Dictionary definition

REF, noun. (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke