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Word: Referee
Speech Type: Noun
ˌrɛfəˈriː
an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play
Short Definition:official who watches game or match closely to ensure that rules are adhered to and in some sports
Examples:- the referee sent off two French players
a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, especially an applicant for a job
Short Definition:person willing to testify in writing about character or ability of someone
Examples:- the subject of a bad reference can sue the referee for libel
Word: Referee
Speech Type: Verb
ˌrɛfəˈriː
act as the referee of
Short Definition:act as referee of
Examples:- he refereed two of the first-round group matches
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