do you refer vs Are you referring

Both "do you refer" and "are you referring" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Do you refer" is used to ask if someone habitually mentions or uses something as a reference, while "are you referring" is used to ask if someone is currently mentioning or using something as a reference.

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do you refer

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask if someone habitually mentions or uses something as a reference. It is often used in a general sense to inquire about someone's typical behavior.

Examples:

Do you refer to this book often in your research?
Do you refer to specific guidelines when making decisions?

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Alternatives:

Do you make reference to
Do you mention
Do you use as a reference

Are you referring

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask if someone is currently mentioning or using something as a reference. It is often used in a specific context to inquire about what someone is talking about at that moment.

Examples:

Are you referring to the meeting we had yesterday?
Are you referring to the document on the table?

Alternatives:

Are you mentioning
Are you using as a reference
Are you alluding to

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