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September 03, 2021 Word of the Day

referee /ˌrɛfəˈriː/ noun
referee
/ˌrɛfəˈriː/
noun

plural referees

Referee holding the basketball during a pause in the game
Referee holding the basketball during a pause in the game
Definition of REFEREE

1 : a person who makes sure that players act according to the rules of a game or sport

  • a football/soccer referee

2 British : 1REFERENCE 3a

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