referring

Meanings

• verb

  expressing or giving an opinion or account of something; indicating or suggesting; directing attention to.

  - "The witness was referring to the incident that occurred last night."
  - "I will refer you to the expert in this field for further advice."

• adjective, adverb, noun

  pointing or tending towards; denoting direction towards.

  - "The arrow is referring to the target."
  - "The new policy is referring to a more inclusive approach."

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Synonyms

delegate , direct

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with referring
merging , surgeoning , deriding , lurking

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. referee () : a person who is impartial and who presides at a contest or competition, especially a sporting event
   

2. referral () : a recommendation to consult a person or business for professional advice or services
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. refer () : to send or direct someone or something to a person or place
   

2. refer () : to consult or consider (a source of information or advice) before making a decision
   

3. refer () : to direct attention to; mention
   

4. refer () : to hand over (a case or matter) for consideration or decision by another person or authority
   

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Variants

List of all variants of referring that leads to same result
refer , referable , referred , referrer , referrers , referring , refers , self-referring , cross-refer , cross-referred , cross-referring , cross-refers , self-refer , self-referred , self-refers , refer to , referred to , referring to , refers to

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Forms

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referred, referring, references

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to carry or lead back'. From Old French 'referrer' meaning 'to carry or bring back' or 'to send back'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'referring' comes from the Old French word 'referrer', which means 'to carry or bring back'.

2. In mathematics, a 'referring' system is a coordinate system where one coordinate is determined by another coordinate. For example, in polar coordinates, the angle is referred to the polar axis.

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Related Concepts

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1. reference: A statement or passage that is used to support or explain an idea or argument

2. source: A person, book, or other object from which information is obtained

3. citations: The act of quoting a source in a formal writing or speech

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Culture

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In literature, 'referring' is often used to indicate the direction or focus of a narrative or conversation. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Nick Carraway frequently refers to the past and the characters' backstories. In art, 'referring' can refer to the process of using source material or models. For instance, artists may refer to photographs or real-life subjects when creating their works.

How to Memorize "referring"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person pointing or directing someone or something to a certain place or idea. Visualize the action of 'referring'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'referring' with the idea of directing or guiding. Think of a map or a compass when you see or hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'referring'. For example, 'Remember, referring means to point or direct someone or something to a certain place or idea.'

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