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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.
noun. 1. a person to whom reference is made, esp for an opinion, information, or a decision. 2. 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.
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.
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.
Definition of referee noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
REFEREE definition: 1. someone who makes sure that players follow the rules during a sports game 2. to be the referee…. Learn more.
verb (used with object), ref·er·eed, ref·er·ee·ing. to preside over as referee; act as referee in. verb (used without object), ref·er·eed, ref·er·ee·ing.
