[ˌrɛfəˈriː], (Noun)

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- 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
(e.g: 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
(e.g: the subject of a bad reference can sue the referee for libel)


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[ˌrɛfəˈriː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- act as the referee of
(e.g: he refereed two of the first-round group matches)


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