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- Dictionaryreferee/ˌrɛfəˈriː/
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
- 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
verb
- 1. act as the referee of: "he refereed two of the first-round group matches" Similar
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a person or organization that helps to find a fair answer to a disagreement: A judge is acting as referee in the pay dispute between the trade union and management. Fewer examples. The footballer appealed to the referee for a free kick. He was suspended for four matches after arguing with the referee. The referee decided to allow the goal.
The meaning of REFEREE is one to whom a thing is referred. How to use referee in a sentence.
noun. a person to whom reference is made, esp for an opinion, information, or a decision. the umpire or judge in any of various sports, esp football and boxing, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules. a person who is willing to testify to the character or capabilities of someone. law See Official Referee. verb.
a person or organization that helps to find a fair answer to a disagreement: A judge is acting as referee in the pay dispute between the labor union and management. Fewer examples. The player appealed to the referee for a free kick. He was suspended for four games after arguing with the referee. The referee decided to allow the goal.
The referee is the official who controls a sports event such as a football game or a boxing match. 2. verb. When someone referees a sports event or contest, they act as referee. The match will be refereed by Derek Bevan from Wales. [be VERB -ed] Vautrot has refereed in two World Cups. [VERB]
A referee is an official, in a variety of sports and competition, responsible for enforcing the rules of the sport, including sportsmanship decisions such as ejection.
n. 1. a person to whom reference is made, esp for an opinion, information, or a decision. 2. (General Sporting Terms) the umpire or judge in any of various sports, esp football and boxing, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules. 3. a person who is willing to testify to the character or capabilities of someone. 4.
REFEREE definition: 1. someone who makes sure that players follow the rules during a sports game 2. to be the referee…. Learn more.
He's a referee, an official in a sport like football or basketball who enforces the rules. In sports, referees are there to make sure the rules are followed and everyone gets a fair shake. This word works as both a noun and a verb: referees referee games.
Definition of referee noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
