Referee

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛfəˈri/

Definitions of referee

noun a person who is responsible for enforcing the rules and making decisions in a sports game or competition

Example Sentences

A1 The referee blew the whistle to start the game.

A2 The referee showed a yellow card to the player for a foul.

B1 The referee made a controversial decision that affected the outcome of the match.

B2 The referee's job is to ensure fair play and enforce the rules of the game.

C1 The referee's decision was met with criticism from both teams.

C2 The referee's experience and knowledge of the game are crucial in high-stakes matches.

Examples of referee in a Sentence

formal The referee made a controversial call that ultimately decided the outcome of the game.

informal The referee was really strict during the match, huh?

slang The ref totally blew that call, what a joke!

figurative In life, we often have to act as our own referee to make fair decisions.

Grammatical Forms of referee

• past tense: refereed
• plural: referees
• comparative: more referee
• superlative: most referee
• present tense: referee
• future tense: will referee
• perfect tense: have refereed
• continuous tense: is refereeing
• singular: referee
• positive degree: referee
• infinitive: to referee
• gerund: refereeing
• participle: refereed

Origin and Evolution of referee

First Known Use: 1541 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'referee' originated from the Middle English word 'referre', which came from the Latin word 'referre' meaning 'to bring back'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the 16th century to refer to a person who is called upon to give a decision in a dispute or contest, the meaning of 'referee' has evolved to include an official who enforces the rules of a game or sport.