/ ˌrefəˈriː; NAmE / noun , verb
■ noun
1.
(also informal ref ) the official who controls the game in some sports :
He was sent off for arguing with the referee.
—compare umpire
2.
( BrE ) a person who gives information about your character and ability, usually in a letter, for example when you are applying for a job
3.
a person who is asked to settle a disagreement :
to act as a referee between the parties involved
4.
a person who reads and checks the quality of a technical article before it is published
■ verb
1.
to act as the referee in a game :
[ v ]
a refereeing decision
[ vn ]
Who refereed the final?
2.
[ vn ] to read and check the quality of a technical article before it is published