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   Ref·er·ee

   /ˌrefəˈrē/

   

   noun

   • 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" Similar umpirejudgereferee's assistantassistant refereelinesmanline judgeadjudicatorarbitratorarbitermediatorinformal:ref
   • 2. a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, especially an applicant for a job: British "the subject of a bad reference can sue the referee for libel" Similar supportercharacter witnessbackeradvocate
   • ▪ 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

   • 1. act as referee for: "the man who refereed the World Cup final" Similar umpirejudgeadjudicaterunbe in control of

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