referee
one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
(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. a person selected by a court to take testimony in a case and return it to the court with recommendations as to the decision.
to preside over as referee; act as referee in.
to act as referee.
Origin of referee
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How to use referee in a sentence
The film (which is a brilliant parody by Yahoo Screen) rightfully lambastes the referees for awful officiating.
This lip-read video clarifies what NFL football players, coaches and referees are actually talking about on the field.
Puppies, the Fresh Prince, the NRA and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast | January 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the case of the NFL officials, public sentiment was overwhelmingly on the side of the referees.
The NFL Referees’ Strike Highlights Larger Truths About the U.S. Economy | Daniel Gross | September 28, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWe thought we had won, but then the referees let the Soviets make another inbounds play with one second on the clock.
An Olympic Détente for the 1972 Men’s Basketball Team | Tom McMillen | August 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThere are still moments when referees clear out like rubberneckers to allow players to go mano a mano.
Derek Boogaard: The Player Hockey Hooked by Feeding Him Painkillers | Buzz Bissinger | June 7, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
But Dr. Vereker, thus dismissed to the rejected referees, seemed not to care for their companionship, and to be able to come back.
Somehow Good | William de MorganClearly, as the referees decided, this class of jockey did not come within the scope of the programme.
In Eastern Seas | J. J. SmithFrom that time the referees have been appointed, but there is no record of a single case being tried by them.
Old and New London | Walter ThornburyAccording to a sporting paper there is a great shortage of referees this season.
It's more reg'ler to have umpires and referees, and the thing conducted accordin' to the rules of the P. R.
Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) | John McElroy
British Dictionary definitions for referee
/ (ˌrɛfəˈriː) /
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
to act as a referee (in); preside (over)
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