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REFEREED

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Refereed.

Refereed - 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

Refereed - 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

Refereed - as an adjective

Said of articles or books that have undergone peer review

Said of a journal whose articles are submitted to peer review

Example Sentences

"The refereed journal article was published in a prestigious scientific journal."
"She presented her research at a refereed conference."
"The referee made a fair decision based on the refereed rules of the game."
"The refereed book received positive reviews from scholars in the field."
"To ensure quality, only refereed manuscripts are accepted for publication."
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Word Game Points

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

REFEREED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is REFEREED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refereed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFEREED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is REFEREED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refereed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFEREED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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