referee Synonyms
Another word for referee
• noun (Context 1)
An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and to arbitrate on matters arising from the play.
"The ref blew the whistle to signal the end of the first half."
• verb (Context 2)
To act as an official in charge of a sports game or match, or to settle a dispute between opposing parties.
"She volunteered to umpire the youth championship match on Saturday morning."
• noun (Context 3)
An expert who evaluates a scholarly manuscript or research proposal to determine whether it is suitable for publication or funding, or a person willing to testify to the character and abilities of a job applicant.
"Both anonymous referees recommended that the paper be accepted for publication with minor revisions."
• noun (Context 4)
A person to whom a dispute or legal matter is referred for decision or settlement; an arbitrator.
"The court appointed an independent arbitrator to oversee the division of the contested estate."
• verb (Context 5)
To evaluate a scholarly article or research paper as an expert prior to publication.
"The journal editors asked him to review three manuscripts on quantum mechanics this semester."