Dictionary definition for: Referee
1. (n) (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
2. (v) be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
3. (n) someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
4. (v) evaluate professionally a colleague''s work
5. (n) an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case
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