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referee

[ref-uh-ree] / ˌrɛf əˈri /
NOUN
person who mediates, judges
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VERB
judge, mediate
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Example Sentences

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The lack of communication has been frustrating for players as well, Smart said, who met with referees before the Utah game as a team captain, but still had his questions dismissed.

From Los Angeles Times

The referee stopped the contest after the fourth knockdown and a jubilant Williamson claimed Simpson's belts.

From BBC

With seconds remaining in the fourth round, referee Christopher Young perhaps spoke for viewers around the world when he pulled the fighters together and urged them to engage.

From BBC

The movement envisions PdVSA as an energy regulator refereeing a privatized oil sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

Later that afternoon, their most visible player joined the streamers in their vehicle and traveled to a club, where he claimed that referees purposely made egregious calls because they wanted TV airtime.

From Los Angeles Times