referee

noun
UK: /ˌrefəˈriː/
US: /ˌrefəˈriː/

  1. A person who makes sure that players follow the rules during a sports game.

    1. The referee blew his whistle to stop the game quickly.
    2. The referee's decision was final, even though the crowd disagreed with the call.

  2. Someone who can give a report about your character and abilities, often for a job application.

    1. I asked my old boss to be my referee for the new job.
    2. Please provide the names of two referees who know your work well.

Synonyms

umpire judge
referee verb

  1. To act as a referee in a sports game.

    1. He will referee the final match this Saturday.
    2. She has been asked to referee at several international tournaments.
referee transitive-verb

  1. To officially judge or assess something.

    1. He will referee the final match this Saturday.
    2. She has been asked to referee at several international tournaments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "referee" in English means: A person who makes sure that players follow the rules during a sports game., Someone who can give a report about your character and abilities, often for a job application..

The phonetic transcription of "referee" is /ˌrefəˈriː/ in British English and /ˌrefəˈriː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "referee": umpire, judge.

Example usage of "referee": "The referee blew his whistle to stop the game quickly.". More examples on the page.