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ref·er·ee
 referee
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- pronunciation:
- re
f
ri
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one to whom a matter is referred for decision.
- synonyms:
- arbiter, arbitrator
- similar words:
- umpire
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| definition 2: |
in sports, an official who assures the players' compliance with the rules.
- similar words:
- umpire
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| related words: |
arbiter, judge |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
referees, refereeing, refereed |
| definition: |
to function as a referee in (a contest, dispute, or the like).
- synonyms:
- arbitrate, umpire
- similar words:
- adjudicate, judge, mediate
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| related words: |
adjudge, arbitrate |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to function as a referee.
- synonyms:
- arbitrate, umpire
- similar words:
- adjudicate, judge, mediate, officiate
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| related words: |
arbitrate, decide |
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