referee

B1
Pronunciation
/ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/
/ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

Example Sentences
  • The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting.
2 Definition

A person who settles a dispute.

3 Definition

A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone.

Example Sentences
  • Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31.
4 Definition

An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To act as a referee.

Example Sentences
  • He has to referee three hockey games this weekend.