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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 whose name is on a bill of exchange (= document ordering payment at a particular time for goods or services) and who can be asked for payment if the bill is not paid: The holder may exercise his right of presenting the bill of exchange to the referee in case of need.
- English (US)
a person or organization that helps to find a fair answer to...
- Simplified
REFEREE translate: 裁判, 裁判，裁判员, 仲裁人；调停人, 支持者,...
- Znaczenie Referee, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
REFEREE definicja: 1. in sports such as American football,...
- Tutor
TUTOR definition: 1. a teacher who teaches a child outside...
- Referee: Arabic Translation
REFEREE translate: حَكَم. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Referee: Korean Translation
referee translate: 심판. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Referee: Catalan Translation
referee translate: àrbitre, -a. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- English (US)
The meaning of REFEREE is one to whom a thing is referred. How to use referee in a sentence.
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.
What does referee mean? The word referee most commonly refers to an official in a sporting event who enforces the rules of the game. In sports, referees do things like call fouls and stop play when there has been a violation of the rules.
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.
(British English) a person who gives information about your character and ability, usually in a letter, for example when you are applying for a job. The principal often acts as a referee for his students. His former employer agreed to act as a referee for him. Topics Working life c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
REFEREE definition: 1. someone who makes sure that players follow the rules during a sports game 2. to be the referee…. Learn more.
