referee
Pronunciation: /rɛfəˈriː/
noun
- 1an 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
- 2British 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
- a person appointed to examine and assess for publication a scientific or other academic work: most journals send the referees' reports to the author