referee
/ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ · noun
Meaning
- An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
- A person who settles a dispute.
- A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone.
- An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.
- To act as a referee.
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