referees

/R EH0 F ER0 IY1 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

    โ€œThe referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting.โ€

  2. 2

    A person who settles a dispute.

  3. 3

    A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone.

    โ€œYour application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31.โ€

  4. 4

    An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.

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