referee

Definition

noun
  1. somebody who can give a report on someone’s character, ability or speed of work, etc.
    Examples to give someone’s name as referee • She gave the name of her boss as a referee. • When applying please give the names of three referees.
  2. somebody to whom a problem is passed for a decision
    Example The question of maintenance payments is with a court-appointed referee.
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