referee Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
ref.
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noun someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
reviewer; reader.
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noun an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case
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verb be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
umpire.
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verb evaluate professionally a colleague's work
peer review.
WordNet
Ref`er*ee" noun
Definitions
One to whom a thing is referred; a person to whom a matter in dispute has been referred, in order that he may settle it. Syn. -- Judge; arbitrator; umpire. See Judge .