refereed

ref·er·ee

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ref-uh-ree]
- /ˌrɛf əˈri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ref-uh-ree]
- /ˌrɛf əˈri/

Definitions of refereed word

noun refereed one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator. 1
noun refereed (in certain games and sports) a judge having functions fixed by the rules of the game or sport; umpire. 1
noun refereed an authority who evaluates scientific, technical, or scholarly papers, grant proposals, or the like for the publication or funding institution to which they have been submitted. 1
noun refereed Law. a person selected by a court to take testimony in a case and return it to the court with recommendations as to the decision. 1
verb with object refereed to preside over as referee; act as referee in. 1
verb without object refereed to act as referee. 1

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Origin of refereed

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; refer + -ee

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Parts of speech for Refereed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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refereed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for refereed

verb refereed

adjudged — to declare or pronounce formally; decree: The will was adjudged void.
adjudicated — to pronounce or decree by judicial sentence.
arbitrated — to decide as arbitrator or arbiter; determine.

noun refereed

quarterbacked — Simple past tense and past participle of quarterback.

All 4 Synonyms of refereed