# referring

Pronunciation: say "ri-FUR-ing" US /ɹɪˈfɝɪŋ/, UK /ɹɪˈfɜːɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of refer. — present participle and gerund of refer
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of refer. Use this form for an action happening now or its name.
   - _The author is referring to events from the previous chapter._
   - _Referring constantly to her notes, she answered every question._

## Noun

2. The act of sending someone or something on to another person or body for attention, or of mentioning something.
   - Simple: The act of sending someone to another person or place, or of pointing to something.
   - _The referring of cases to the committee follows strict procedures._
   - _His repeated referring to the contract slowed the whole negotiation._

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