transcription, транскрипция: [ ref ]
( refs)
1.
Ref. is an abbreviation for reference . It is written in front of a code at the top of business letters and documents. The code refers to a file where all the letters and documents about the same matter are kept. ( BUSINESS )
Our Ref: JAH/JW.
2.
The ref in a sports game, such as football or boxing, is the same as the referee . ( INFORMAL )
The ref gave a penalty and Zidane scored.
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