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referee

[ref-uh-ree] / ˌrɛf əˈri /
NOUN
person who mediates, judges
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VERB
judge, mediate
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No sooner had the referee blown the final whistle at Selhurst Park, Glasner's attention immediately switched to Saturday's Premier League match at Leeds United.

From BBC

Safdie turns it into a referee’s instructions: “Shake hands!” the lyrics continue, as we train in on a match.

From Los Angeles Times

While the NFL’s agreement with the union says that the league must be the primary employer of the referees, many still work other jobs on the side.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warriors seemed to be on referee Matthew Carley's bad side, with the penalty count and the pressure cranking up against them.

From BBC

The betting scandal first erupted on 27 October and focused on referees.

From BBC