1an 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:the referee sent off two French players
2British a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, especially an applicant for a job:the subject of a bad reference can sue the referee for libel
a person appointed to examine and assess for publication a scientific or other academic work:most journals send the referees' reports to the author
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act as the referee of:he refereed two of the first-round group matches (as noun refereeing)erratic and inconsistent refereeing
