Referee
/ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Referee
noun
- An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
"The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting."
- A person who settles a dispute.
- A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone.
"Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31."
- An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.