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(Entry 1 of 2)
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
- served as the unofficial referee in disputes over the family business
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of referee (Entry 2 of 2)
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
- their father usually ends up refereeing any disputes concerning use of the big TV
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The first known use of referee was in 1549
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