referee
/ˌɹɛf.əˈɹi/ noun B1- An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game. · The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting.
- A person who settles a dispute.
- An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.
Plural referees
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The referee blows his whistle to end the match.
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