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Posted January 09, 2017 18:42 · last edited January 09, 2017 18:42

referee

rɛfəˈriː/

noun

  1. 1.
    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.

    "the referee sent off two French players"

    synonyms: umpire, judge, referee's assistant, assistant referee, linesman, line judge, adjudicator, arbitrator, arbiter, mediator;
    informalref

    "the referee blew his whistle for a penalty"
  2. 2.
    BRITISH

    a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, especially an applicant for a job.

    "the subject of a bad reference can sue the referee for libel"

    synonyms: supporter, character witness, backer, advocate
    "applications should include a curriculum vitae and the names of two referees" 
refereenoun [C ]

UK /ˌref.əˈriː/ US /ˌref.əˈriː/[ C ] (JUDGE)

person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed:
We only lost the game because the referee was biased.

person or organization that helps to find a fair answer to a disagreement:

A judge is acting as referee in the pay dispute between the trade union and management.

Take your pick, I'm sure one of these fits.

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Blew.2 edited January 09, 2017 18:42

referee

rɛfəˈriː/

noun

  1. 1.
    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.

    "the referee sent off two French players"

    synonyms: umpire, judge, referee's assistant, assistant referee, linesman, line judge, adjudicator, arbitrator, arbiter, mediator;
    informalref

    "the referee blew his whistle for a penalty"
  2. 2.
    BRITISH

    a person willing to testify in writing about the character or ability of someone, especially an applicant for a job.

    "the subject of a bad reference can sue the referee for libel"

    synonyms: supporter, character witness, backer, advocate
    "applications should include a curriculum vitae and the names of two referees" 
refereenoun [C ]

UK /ˌref.əˈriː/ US /ˌref.əˈriː/[ C ] (JUDGE)

person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed:
We only lost the game because the referee was biased.

person or organization that helps to find a fair answer to a disagreement:

A judge is acting as referee in the pay dispute between the trade union and management.
Take your pick, I'm sure one of these fits.