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单词 referee
释义

referee

1 of 2

noun

ref·​er·​ee ˌre-fə-ˈrē How to pronounce referee (audio)
1
: one to whom a thing is referred: such as
a
: a person to whom a legal matter is referred for investigation and report or for settlement
b
: a person who reviews a paper and especially a technical paper and recommends that it should or should not be published
c
chiefly British : reference sense 4a
2
: a sports official usually having final authority in administering a game

referee

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verb

refereed; refereeing

transitive verb

1
: to conduct (a match or game) as referee
2
a
: to arbitrate (something, such as a legal matter) as a judge or third party
b
: to review (something, such as a technical paper) before publication

intransitive verb

: to act as a referee

Synonyms

Noun

  • adjudicator
  • arbiter
  • arbitrator
  • judge
  • umpire

Verb

  • adjudge
  • adjudicate
  • arbitrate
  • decide
  • determine
  • judge
  • rule (on)
  • settle
  • umpire
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun served as the unofficial referee in disputes over the family business Verb She refereed the basketball game. He has refereed for several years now.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Turning your back on the ball that deep in your own half and not paying attention, being preoccupied with the referee, is certainly a good way to concede a goal. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 While deciding which one of the Street Profits should face Seth Rollins, during a game of R0-Sham-Bo, Montez Ford cheated by sprinting to the ring with a referee. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The original drug pricing plan was never actually vetted by the referee last year, after negotiations soured between the White House and Manchin in December. Rachel Cohrs, STAT, 3 July 2022 But after consulting with the video assistant referee, the call was reversed to a free kick on which Kara’s boot was blocked by the keeper and cleared for a corner. Mike Gramajo, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2022 And, of course, replays showed the referee's decision to award the penalty kick in the first place was incorrect (ball don't lie). Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 2 June 2022 This was about the third or fourth call where Jenkins had walked in the referee's direction demanding answers. Damichael Cole, USA TODAY, 1 May 2022 White fouled out, Ayo Dosunmu picked up a flagrant foul with 21.2 seconds left, then Tristan Thompson got tossed for arguing with a referee. Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com, 25 Mar. 2022 The Kings were without Domantas Sabonis, who served a one-game NBA suspension without pay for aggressively confronting and making contact with a referee during Monday’s loss to the New York Knicks. Michael Wagaman, ajc, 10 Mar. 2022
Verb
Laryea went down, claiming a penalty, referee Fotis Bazakos waiving play on, then confirming the non-call via VAR, but failing to caution Laryea for simulation (60th minute). Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Chancellor McCormick’s role before the trial will be to keep the parties on schedule and referee any squabbles over evidence, said Minor Myers, a law professor at the University of Connecticut who specializes in corporate law. Dave Michaels, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 But in those days, the women had to coach and referee themselves. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 June 2022 Skeptical lawmakers seem to be on board; the bill text is already under review by the Senate’s rules referee. Rachel Cohrs, STAT, 28 July 2022 O’Sullivan was allowed to start the eighth but the Cuban drove him back with another hard left and referee Benjy Esteves waved an end to the fight. Brian Mahoney, ajc, 29 May 2022 State officials have moved Thursday's meeting of the Board of State Canvassers to a room with larger capacity as board members prepare to referee a fraudulent signature scandal that is expected to cut the field of Republican candidates in half. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 26 May 2022 Only slightly less annoying is the ex-referee the networks keep on standby who pops up to chime in on whether the call was correct, and roughly 98 percent of the time finds a way to agree with the call or rationalize why a bad one was made. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022 There was trash-talking, fun banter, technical fouls and referee commentary. Damichael Cole, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1883, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

referee 1 of 2

noun

ref·​er·​ee ˌre-fə-ˈrē How to pronounce referee (audio)
1
: a sports official with final authority for conducting a game
2
: a person who is asked to settle a disagreement

referee

2 of 2

verb

refereed; refereeing
: to act or be in charge of as referee
I referee basketball games.

Legal Definition

referee

noun

ref·​er·​ee ˌre-fə-ˈrē How to pronounce referee (audio)
: an officer appointed by a court or quasi-judicial body (as a workers' compensation board) to investigate a case, report findings, and often to make orders subject to review
the board may affirm, reverse, modify or supplement the order of the referee Oregon Revised Statutes

referee 1 of 2

noun

as in umpire
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy served as the unofficial referee in disputes over the family business

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • umpire
  • judge
  • arbitrator
  • moderator
  • arbiter
  • negotiator
  • magistrate
  • adjudicator
  • jurist
  • mediator
  • intermediary
  • intermediate
  • conciliator
  • peacemaker
  • reconciler
  • mediatrix
  • justice
  • troubleshooter
  • decider
  • go-between

referee

2 of 2

verb

as in to umpire
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) their father usually ends up refereeing any disputes concerning use of the big TV

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • umpire
  • decide
  • judge
  • settle
  • determine
  • adjudicate
  • arbitrate
  • adjudge
  • resolve
  • hear
  • prosecute
  • consider
  • deliberate
  • rule (on)
  • weigh
  • conclude
  • deem
  • ponder
  • try
  • moderate
  • mediate
  • negotiate
  • size up
  • redetermine
  • find (for or against)
  • rejudge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • skirt
  • hedge
  • equivocate
  • pussyfoot
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