referee

• Sustantivo que designa a un oficial que supervisa un juego o partido para hacer cumplir las reglas, o a una persona que evalúa manuscritos o casos legales.

A noun referring to an official who oversees a game or match to ensure rules are followed, or a person who evaluates manuscripts or legal cases.

1. Sports officialA2formalsport

   The chief official in sports such as boxing, American football, or soccer who ensures fair play and enforces the rules.

   Árbitro deportivo

   • The referee blew the whistle to stop the game.
   • The boxer was warned by the referee for a low blow.
   • The referee's decision was final and not disputed.

   Sinónimosarbiterjudgeofficialumpire

2. Manuscript reviewerB2formal

   A person who reads and evaluates manuscripts or articles to judge their suitability for publication.

   Revisor de manuscritos

   • The journal sent the paper to a referee for review.
   • The referee recommended revisions before publication.
   • She works as a referee for several academic journals.

   Sinónimosassessorcriticevaluatorreaderreviewer

3. Court-appointed attorneyC1formallegal

   An attorney appointed by a court to investigate a case and report their findings.

   Árbitro designado por el tribunal

   • The court appointed a referee to examine the financial records.
   • The referee submitted a detailed report to the judge.
   • The referee's investigation helped clarify the legal dispute.

   Sinónimosmaster

• Verbo que significa actuar como oficial que vela por el cumplimiento de las reglas en un juego o deporte, o arbitrar una disputa o competencia.

A verb meaning to act as an official who enforces the rules in a sports game or competition.

1. Officiate a gameB1formalsport

   To act as a referee or umpire in a sports competition, ensuring rules are followed.

   Actuar como árbitro

   • He refereed the football match last Saturday.
   • She has been refereeing basketball games for over ten years.
   • The official was chosen to referee the championship final.

   Sinónimosadjudicatearbitratejudgeofficiateumpire

2. Evaluate professional workB2formal

   To assess or review a colleague's work, typically in an academic or professional context.

   Evaluar trabajo profesional

   • She was asked to referee a paper for a scientific journal.
   • He regularly referees grant applications for the research council.
   • The professor refereed the manuscript before publication.

   Sinónimosappraiseassessevaluatejudgepeer reviewreviewvet