Reffering vs. Referring
"Reffering" is an incorrect spelling; the correct spelling is "referring." Referring is the act of directing someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action.
Which is correct: Reffering or Referring
How to spell Referring?
Reffering is Incorrect
Referring is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that the word "refer" has one 'r' and "referring" adds another, making it two 'r's.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023
Visualize a sign pointing ('referring') you to the right spelling with two 'r's.
Harlon Moss
Sep 16, 2023
Associate it with "reference," which starts with the same "ref-" prefix.
Think of "referee," which also has two "r's" in the middle.
Remember that "refer" doubles its "r" when adding "-ing."
Reffering and Referring Definitions
Reffering
Reffering is an incorrect spelling of referring.
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Referring
To mention or allude to in speech or writing.
She was referring to a previous conversation.
Harlon Moss
Sep 16, 2023
Referring
To send or direct someone to a specialist or authority.
The doctor is referring her to a specialist.
Referring
To direct to a source for help or information
Referred her to a heart specialist.
Referred me to his last employer for a recommendation.
Referring
To submit (a matter in dispute) to an authority for arbitration, decision, or examination.
Referring
To direct the attention of
I refer you to the training manual.
Referring
To assign or attribute to; regard as originated by.
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Referring
To assign to or regard as belonging within a particular kind or class
Referred the newly discovered partita to the 1600s.
Referring
To relate or pertain; concern
Questions referring to yesterday's lecture.
Referring
To serve as a descriptor or have as a denotation
The word chair refers to a piece of furniture.
Referring
To speak or write about something briefly or incidentally; make reference
Referred during our conversation to several books he was reading.
Referring
To turn one's attention, as in seeking information
Refer to a dictionary.
Referring
Present participle of refer
Referring
The act by which somebody or something is referred; a reference.
Referring
To direct attention to something or someone.
He is referring to the manual for guidance.
Samantha Walker
Sep 16, 2023
Referring
To relate or have a connection to something.
The term refers to a specific method.
FAQs
Why is it called referring?
It's called "referring" because it comes from the verb "refer," which means to direct attention or to send to a particular place or person for information or action.
Which vowel is used before referring?
The vowel 'e' is used before "referring."
Janet White
Sep 16, 2023
What is the root word of referring?
"Refer."
What is the verb form of referring?
"Refer."
Is referring a noun or adjective?
Verb.
What is the pronunciation of referring?
/rɪˈfɜrɪŋ/
Which conjunction is used with referring?
"And," "but," "or," depending on the context.
Samantha Walker
Sep 16, 2023
What is the singular form of referring?
Referring (it's a verb form, not a noun, so it doesn't have a singular or plural).
Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023
Which article is used with referring?
"The" or "a" can be used depending on the sentence.
Janet White
Sep 16, 2023
Is referring an abstract noun?
No.
How do we divide referring into syllables?
Re-fer-ring.
What is another term for referring?
Directing, pointing, mentioning.
Is referring an adverb?
No.
Is referring a collective noun?
No.
Is the word referring imperative?
It can be used in the imperative mood, e.g., "Refer to the manual."
What is the first form of referring?
"Refer."
Is referring a negative or positive word?
Neutral.
What is the third form of referring?
"Referred."
Which determiner is used with referring?
"The" or "a," depending on the context.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023
How is referring used in a sentence?
"I was referring to the main point in my argument."
