What is the meaning of referee?

noun

  • Sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play.
  • Someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication.
  • An attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case.

verb

  • Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition.
  • Evaluate professionally a colleague's work.
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