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Referre vs. Referee

Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 14, 2023
"Referre" is an incorrect spelling, while "Referee" is the correct spelling referring to an official in a sporting event.

Which is correct: Referre or Referee

How to spell Referee?

Referre is Incorrect

Referee is Correct

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Key Differences

Regular practice writing "Referee" to familiarize with the correct spelling.
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Sep 05, 2023
Double the "e" and not the "r" to make "Referee."
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Sep 05, 2023
Think of "Referee" as the one who "sees" the game, focusing on the double "e" at the end.
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Sep 05, 2023
Connect "Referee" to its root word "refer" with the added "ee" denoting a person.
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Sep 05, 2023
Use mnemonics: "An official 'sees' the game twice, hence the double 'e'."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 05, 2023

Referre and Referee Definitions

Referre

Referre is an incorrect spelling of Referee.
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Sep 05, 2023
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Referee

"Referee" is an official overseeing the rules of a sport.
The referee blew the whistle for a foul.
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Referee

"Referee" means a judge or arbitrator in non-sporting contexts.
They agreed to let a neutral referee resolve the dispute.
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Referee

"Referee" is an individual who decides disputes or supervises fairness.
The contest's referee declared the winner.
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Referee

"Referee" refers to a person providing a reference for someone.
She listed her previous employer as a referee.
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Referee

"Referee" denotes a person who reviews a scholarly work or manuscript.
The journal sent the paper to an external referee for review.
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Referee

One to whom something is referred, especially for settlement, decision, or an opinion as to the thing's quality.
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Sep 04, 2023
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Referee

Sports & Games An official supervising the play; an umpire.
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Referee

(Law) A person appointed by a court to assist a judge in the trying of a case or to hear certain types of cases.
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Referee

To judge as referee.
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Referee

To act as referee.
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Referee

(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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Referee

A person who settles a dispute.
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Referee

(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.
Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31.
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Referee

An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.
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Referee

To act as a referee.
He has to referee three hockey games this weekend.
She has to finish refereeing an article for Nature.
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Referee

One to whom a thing is referred; a person to whom a matter in dispute has been referred, in order that he may settle it.
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Referee

(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
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Referee

Someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
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Referee

An attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case
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Referee

Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
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Referee

Evaluate professionally a colleague's work
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FAQs

What is the verb form of Referee?

The verb form is "to referee" as in "He will referee the match."
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Why is it called Referee?

It's called "Referee" from "refer," denoting someone who refers to rules to oversee a game.
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Sep 05, 2023

What is the root word of Referee?

The root word is "refer."
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Sep 05, 2023

Which preposition is used with Referee?

"By" as in "judged by the referee" can be used, among others.
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Sep 05, 2023

What is the singular form of Referee?

"Referee" is the singular form.
Harlon Moss
Sep 05, 2023

Which vowel is used before Referee?

Any vowel can precede "Referee" based on the sentence's context.
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Sep 05, 2023

Which conjunction is used with Referee?

Any suitable conjunction can be used based on the sentence's context.
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Sep 05, 2023

What is the pronunciation of Referee?

It's pronounced as rɛf-ə-REE.
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Sep 05, 2023

Which article is used with Referee?

"A" or "the" can be used with "Referee" depending on the context.
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Is Referee an adverb?

No, "Referee" isn't an adverb.
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Sep 05, 2023

Is Referee a vowel or consonant?

"Referee" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
Samantha Walker
Sep 05, 2023

Is Referee a collective noun?

No, "Referee" is not a collective noun.
Janet White
Sep 05, 2023

Is the word Referee is imperative?

No, "Referee" is not imperative.
Harlon Moss
Sep 05, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in Referee?

The stress is on the last syllable: "ee."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 05, 2023

What part of speech is Referee?

"Referee" is primarily a noun but can also be a verb.
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Sep 05, 2023

What is another term for Referee?

"Umpire" or "official" can be other terms for "Referee" in sports.
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Sep 05, 2023

Which determiner is used with Referee?

Determiners like "this," "that," "my," or "the" can be used with "Referee."
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Sep 05, 2023

What is the second form of Referee?

As a verb, the second form is "refereed."
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Sep 05, 2023

What is the plural form of Referee?

The plural form is "referees."
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Sep 05, 2023

Is Referee a noun or adjective?

"Referee" is primarily a noun.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 05, 2023

Is Referee a negative or positive word?

"Referee" is neutral; its perception depends on the context.
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Sep 05, 2023

Is Referee a countable noun?

Yes, for example, "There are three referees."
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Sep 05, 2023

What is the first form of Referee?

As a verb, the first form is "referee."
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Sep 05, 2023

Is Referee an abstract noun?

No, "Referee" is a concrete noun.
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Sep 05, 2023

What is the third form of Referee?

As a verb, the third form is "refereed."
Janet White
Sep 05, 2023

Is the Referee term a metaphor?

Not inherently, but in some contexts, it can be used metaphorically.
Harlon Moss
Sep 05, 2023

How many syllables are in Referee?

"Referee" has three syllables.
Harlon Moss
Sep 05, 2023

How do we divide Referee into syllables?

It's divided as ref-er-ee.
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Sep 05, 2023

What is the opposite of Referee?

There isn't a direct opposite, but "player" or "participant" is distinct from a referee in a game context.
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Sep 05, 2023

How is Referee used in a sentence?

"The referee made a crucial decision during the match."
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Sep 05, 2023
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