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referee

UK
/ˌrɛf.əˈriː/
US
/ˌrɛf.əˈri/

Translations

refereenoun
referees
pl
UK
/ˌrɛf.əˈriː/
US
/ˌrɛf.əˈri/
The referee blew the whistle to start the match.
Судья дал свисток, чтобы начать матч.
The players argued with the referee about the decision.
Игроки спорили с арбитром по поводу решения.
Additional translations
рецензент
эксперт
Synonyms
official
mediator
arbitrator
judge
umpire
refereeverb
refereed
Past Simple
refereed
Past Participle
refereeing
Gerund
UK
/ˌrɛfəˈriː/
US
/ˌrɛfəˈriː/
He was asked to referee the championship game.
Его попросили судить финальную игру.
Synonyms
umpire
mediate
arbitrate
moderate
judge
refereeadjective
UK
/ˌrɛfəˈriː/
US
/ˌrɛfəˈri/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something related to a referee.
Synonyms
officiating
umpiring
refereeing
arbitral
mediating
neutral

Definitions

refereenoun
An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and to arbitrate on matters arising from the play.
The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match.
A person who is willing to testify to someone's character or abilities, often in a job application context.
She listed her former manager as a referee on her job application.
A person who reviews a paper or article for a journal to ensure it meets the necessary standards before publication.
The journal editor sent the manuscript to a referee for peer review.
A person appointed by a court to investigate facts, conduct hearings, or make recommendations in a legal proceeding.
The dispute over property boundaries was resolved after the court-appointed referee submitted her report.
refereeverb
To act as a referee in a sports game, making decisions according to the rules.
She was asked to referee the championship match due to her extensive experience.
To review and provide feedback on a scholarly article or paper before it is published.
He was invited to referee a research paper for the scientific journal.
refereeadjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a referee or referees; used to describe equipment, decisions, or actions associated with referees.
He grabbed his referee whistle before stepping onto the pitch.
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