Background for refers

refers

/rɪˈfɜːrz/ /rɪˈfɝːrz/

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To direct the attention of.

Examples :

"The teacher often refers students to the library for research. "

communication language

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To submit to (another person or group) for consideration; to send or direct elsewhere.

Examples :

"If you have a complaint about your neighbor, the homeowners association refers you to the city council. "

communication organization

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To place in or under by a mental or rational process; to assign to, as a class, a cause, source, a motive, reason, or ground of explanation.

Examples :

"The teacher's comment "See me after class" refers to a possible problem with your homework. "

mind philosophy theory logic

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(construed with to) To allude to, make a reference or allusion to.

Examples :

"The teacher often refers to the textbook when explaining a lesson. "

language communication

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(grammar) To be referential to another element in a sentence.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture often refers to historical events to illustrate modern problems. "

grammar linguistics language

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To address a specific location in computer memory.

Examples :

"The program refers to a specific memory location to retrieve the user's password. "

computing technology

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Required to resit an examination.

Examples :

"After failing the midterm exam, John refers this subject. "