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referee
[ref-uh-ree]
noun
one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
Synonyms:(in certain games and sports) a judge having functions fixed by the rules of the game or sport; umpire.
an authority who evaluates scientific, technical, or scholarly papers, grant proposals, or the like for the publication or funding institution to which they have been submitted.
Law.Ģża person selected by a court to take testimony in a case and return it to the court with recommendations as to the decision.
verb (used with object)
to preside over as referee; act as referee in.
verb (used without object)
to act as referee.
referee
/ Ė°łÉ“ŚÉĖ°ł¾±Ė /
noun
a person to whom reference is made, esp for an opinion, information, or a decision
the umpire or judge in any of various sports, esp football and boxing, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules
a person who is willing to testify to the character or capabilities of someone
law See Official Referee
verb
to act as a referee (in); preside (over)
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
āNow the nonpartisan refereeās latest analysis shows this would be one of the largest transfers of wealth from working families to the ultra-rich in American history. Itās shameful.ā
He referred to the lack of pre-bout meeting between the fighters, referee and coaches to lay down the "ground rules" for the bout.
Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, has died aged 65.
"I guess I could go into coaching or refereeing, but that's not what the love of the game is for me," said Sky, who is a graphic designer.
Alice breaks all the rules when she tests the family gameās referee.
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Related 51³Ō¹Ļs
- arbiterĢż
- arbitratorĢż
- judgeĢż
- refĢż
- umpireĢż
When To Use
The word referee most commonly refers to an official in a sporting event who enforces the rules of the game.In sports, referees do things like call fouls and stop play when there has been a violation of the rules. Basketball, football, and soccer are examples of sports that used this kind of referee. In the context of sports, the word referee is commonly shortened with the informal term ref.The word referee is also sometimes used to refer to a person who acts as a formal authority or arbitrator in some kind of decision, such as a legal case. Sometimes, the word refers to a person whoās responsible for reviewing scientific or academic papers or grant proposals.Referee can also be used in a figurative way to refer to someone who has to enforce the rules in some situation, as in I spent the afternoon playing referee to several toddlers.In all of its senses, referee can be used as a verb meaning to act as a referee, as in I signed up to referee my daughterās soccer games. Example: Iāve never understood why players argue with refereesāhave you ever seen one reverse their call?
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