REFEREE

Definition of REFEREE

  1. (verb)be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
  2. (verb)evaluate professionally a colleague's work
  3. (noun)(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
  4. (noun)someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
  5. (noun)an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case