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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England's rise from his "lowest" point has been confirmed by his refereeing appointments.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
It's best to exclude penalties as refereeing decisions and defensive clumsiness give a false impression of how good teams actually are at attacking and defending, especially at this early stage.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Simeone, when asked to respond to Mourinho's refereeing rant, said he was always respectful of everyone else's opinions.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Diego Simeone, in contrast, was ecstatic with the result and when asked to respond to Mourinho's refereeing rant, said he was always respectful of everyone else's opinions.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Most of the time, he’s too busy refereeing the fights between us, or else he’s just in his own orbit.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
