ALL meanings of referee
ref·er·ee
R r - noun referee one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator. 1
- noun referee (in certain games and sports) a judge having functions fixed by the rules of the game or sport; umpire. 1
- noun referee an authority who evaluates scientific, technical, or scholarly papers, grant proposals, or the like for the publication or funding institution to which they have been submitted. 1
- noun referee Law. a person selected by a court to take testimony in a case and return it to the court with recommendations as to the decision. 1
- verb with object referee to preside over as referee; act as referee in. 1
- verb without object referee to act as referee. 1
- noun referee sports 1
- noun referee person giving reference 1
- noun referee judge, decision maker 1
- countable noun referee The referee is the official who controls a sports event such as a football game or a boxing match. 0
- verb referee When someone referees a sports event or contest, they act as referee. 0
- countable noun referee A referee is a person who gives you a reference, for example when you are applying for a job. 0
- noun referee a person to whom reference is made, esp for an opinion, information, or a decision 0
- noun referee the umpire or judge in any of various sports, esp football and boxing, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules 0
- noun referee a person who is willing to testify to the character or capabilities of someone 0
- verb referee to act as a referee (in); preside (over) 0
- noun referee a person to whom something is referred for decision 0
- noun referee an official who enforces the rules in certain sports contests; specif., the chief official in a football game 0
- noun referee a person appointed by a court to study, take testimony in, judge, and report on, a matter 0
- noun referee an academic authority who examines and evaluates an article, book, etc. with regard to its fitness for publication 0
- noun referee a person, esp. one with good credentials, given as a reference in seeking employment 0
- verb transitive referee to act as referee (in) 0