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noun
2.
(in certain games and sports) a judge having functions fixed by the rules of the game or sport; umpire.
3.
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.
4.
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.
verb (used with object)
5.
to preside over as referee; act as referee in.
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Referee
is always a great word to know.
So is privy. Does it mean:
| the legal seizure and detention of the goods of another as security or satisfaction for debt |
| a person participating directly in or having a derivative interest in a legal transaction |
verb (used without object)
6.
to act as referee.
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Example Sentences
- In theory, the referee then will be better able to concentrate on the welfare of the fighters.
- These should be sent directly by the referee and should state the name of the applicant.
- Playing to the referee does not always require such subterfuge.
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World English Dictionary
| referee (ˌrɛfəˈriː) | |
| —n | |
| 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 |
| 4. | law See Official Referee |
| —vb , -ees, -eeing, -eed | |
| 5. | to act as a referee (in); preside (over) |
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Word Origin & History
referee
1621, "person who examines patent applications" (see refer). Sporting use is first recorded 1840 (specifically of baseball from 1856; shortened form ref is from 1899); the verb is first attested 1889, from the noun.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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