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Definitions for Referee

[1] one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
[2] (in certain games and sports) a judge having functions fixed by the rules of the game or sport; umpire.
[3] 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.
[4] 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.
[5] to preside over as referee; act as referee in.
[6] to act as referee.
[7] a person to whom reference is made, esp for an opinion, information, or a decision
[8] the umpire or judge in any of various sports, esp football and boxing, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules
[9] a person who is willing to testify to the character or capabilities of someone
[10] law See Official Referee
[11] to act as a referee (in); preside (over)

Words related to Referee

judge, arbiter, umpire, ref, arbitrator, arbitrate, adjudicate, conciliator, adjudicator, adjudge

Words nearby Referee

refection, refectory, refectory table, refel, refer, referee, reference, reference book, reference electrode, reference frame, reference group

Origin of Referee

First recorded in 1605–15; refer + -ee

Synonyms for Referee

arbiter, arbitrator, judge, ref, umpire, adjudicator, conciliator