referee
/rɛfɝˈi/
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Definitions
Noun
(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
Noun
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
Noun
an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case
Verb
be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
Verb
evaluate professionally a colleague''s work