referee
noun
one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
refereeing
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present participleof referee.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There is some annoyance in refereeing circles that the goalposts keep being moved when analysing decisions.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
"I was just baffled by the quality of the refereeing."
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Alongside Mourinho's post‑match claims, the match report published on Real's website said that the derby loss was decided because of "dreadful refereeing", external by Ortiz Arias.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref's chief Howard Webb has admitted the VAR did not consider whether Fernandez was offside before Haaland turned home the winner.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
When Judge Joseph Wapner, most famous for being the judge on The People’s Court television show, ended up refereeing the depositions, Moore figured no one would take the case seriously.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
