transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈfər ]
verb
( re·ferred ; re·fer·ring )
Etymology: Middle English referren, from Anglo-French referer, referir , from Latin referre to bring back, report, refer, from re- + ferre to carry — more at bear
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1.
a.
(1) : to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group
(2) : to explain in terms of a general cause
b. : to allot to a particular place, stage, or period
c. : to regard as coming from or located in a specific area
2.
a. : to send or direct for treatment, aid, information, or decision
refer a patient to a specialist
refer a bill back to a committee
b. : to direct for testimony or guaranty as to character or ability
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to have relation or connection : relate
b. : to direct attention usually by clear and specific mention
no one referred to yesterday's quarrel
2. : to have recourse : glance briefly
referred frequently to his notes while speaking
• re·fer·able ˈre-f(ə-)rə-bəl, ri-ˈfər-ə- adjective
• re·fer·rer ri-ˈfər-ər noun