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Definition referee

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French past participle of referer (�to relate, to refer�), from Latin referre (�to carry back, to report, to notify�); as if refer +‎ -ee, that is, the person to whom something is referred for consideration.

Noun

referee (plural referees)

1. (sports) An umpire or judge; the official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
2. A person who settles a dispute.
3. A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone.
4. An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.

Verb

referee (third-person singular simple present referees, present participle refereeing, simple past and past participle refereed)

1. To act as a referee.

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