REFEREE

/ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 10

Definition

  1. verb be a referee or umpire in a sports competition. — synonyms: umpire
  2. verb evaluate professionally a colleague's work. — synonyms: peer_review
  3. noun (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play. — synonyms: ref
  4. noun someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication. — synonyms: reviewer, reader
  5. noun an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case.

Examples

  • “The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting.”
  • “Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31.”
  • “He has to referee three hockey games this weekend.”

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