think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another; "This plant can be referred to a known species";
seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes";
have as a meaning; "`multi-'' denotes `many'' ";
make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention";
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; "refer a patient to a specialist"; "refer a bill to a committee";
have to do with or be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments";
