(sports) 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.
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A person who settles a dispute.
Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31.
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(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. (In the UK such a person is sometimes, and in the US the person is typically, referred to as a reference.).
The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting.
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