how to pronounce ref
/ˈɹɛf/
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ref is pronounced in one syllable
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An example use of ref in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… just give the ball to the ref we scored …”
meanings of ref
noun:
- Abbreviation of refectory.
- A refrigerator.
- A referee.
- Abbreviation of reference.
name:
- A surname.
- Initialism of Research Excellence Framework: a system for assessing the quality of research in higher-education institutions.
verb:
- To referee; to act as a referee in a sport or game.
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