referee\'s

[ref-uh-ree]

ref·er·ee

[ref-uh-ree] noun, verb, ref·er·eed, ref·er·ee·ing.
noun
1.
one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
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's is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
verb (used without object)
6.
to act as referee.

Origin:
1605–15; refer + -ee


1. arbiter. See judge.

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