Referee

English word definition — powered by WordNet

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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