referee
noun
[ rɛfəˈriː ]
• an 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"
Similar:
umpire,
judge,
referee's assistant,
assistant referee,
linesman,
line judge,
adjudicator,
arbitrator,
arbiter,
mediator,
ref,
• 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"
referee
verb
• act as the referee of.
• "he refereed two of the first-round group matches"
