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REFEREE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Referee.

How to pronounce referee:

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Referee - as a noun

(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or american football) who is expected to ensure fair play

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ref

Someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
readerreviewer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
critic
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case

Referee - as a verb

Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
umpire

Evaluate professionally a colleague's work

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peer review

Example Sentences

"The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the game."
"The referee made a controversial decision which angered the players."
"The referee consulted with the linesman before awarding the penalty kick."
"The referee issued a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct."
"The referee called a timeout to address an injury on the field."
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Word Game Points

Is REFEREE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, referee is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REFEREE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is REFEREE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, referee is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFEREE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is REFEREE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, referee is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFEREE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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