ref

https://reftoday.alderbrief.com/posts/how-ref-helps-gamers-find-reliable-news-and-reviews

A ref in coding is like a shortcut to a place you've marked; it's how you point to a variable or a function without having to copy the whole thing. When you ref something in a document, it's a cross-reference that lets you jump to related info. In sports, a ref is the referee, the person who makes sure everyone plays fair. And in everyday talk, you might ref a friend to a good book or movie. It's all about referencing, a way to connect and point without repeating everything.