- One to whom something is referred, especially for settlement, decision, or an opinion as to the thing's quality. (noun)
- Sports & Games An official supervising the play; an umpire. (noun)
- Law A person appointed by a court to make a determination of a case or to investigate and make a report on it. See Synonyms at judge. (noun)
- To judge as referee. (verb-transitive)
- To act as referee. (verb-intransitive)
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