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Referee

ˌrɛfəˈriː

Referee definitions
noun
referee referees
  1. an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play

    "the referee sent off two French players"

    umpire judge referee's assistant assistant referee linesman line judge adjudicator arbitrator arbiter mediator
  2. a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, especially an applicant for a job

    "the subject of a bad reference can sue the referee for libel"

    supporter character witness backer advocate
    • a person appointed to examine and assess for publication a scientific or other academic work

      "most journals send the referees' reports to the author"

verb
referees refereeing refereed referee
  1. act as the referee of

    "he refereed two of the first-round group matches"

    umpire judge adjudicate run be in control of