Referee Meaning
/ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
nounA person who settles a dispute.
Sentence Examples
A fussy referee can ruin a bout.
The captain appealed to the referee against the decision.
He was sent off for arguing with the referee.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the soccer match, the ____ blew his whistle to stop the game for a foul.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ blew the final whistle and the home team celebrated their narrow victory.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English [Term?], from past participle of Old French referer (“to relate, to refer”), from Latin referre (“to carry back, to report, to notify”); as if refer + -ee, that is, the person to whom something is referred for consideration.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the soccer match, the ____ blew his whistle to stop the game for a foul.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ blew the final whistle and the home team celebrated their narrow victory.