1. noun /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː,ˌrɛfəˈriː/
The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting.
b) A person who settles a dispute
Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31.
2. verb /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː,ˌrɛfəˈriː/
To act as a referee.
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