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noun

Definition of refereesnext
plural of referee
as in umpires
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy served as the unofficial referee in disputes over the family business

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verb

present tense third-person singular of referee
as in judges
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) their father usually ends up refereeing any disputes concerning use of the big TV

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  1. decides
  2. determines
  3. settles
Verb
  • In this place, no one decides for others.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • How The Times decides who gets an obituary.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decides
Verb
  • The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
  • If Yoon is impeached, his presidential powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court determines whether to reinstate him or remove him from office.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of determines
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  • There's a good chance his final stat line will look much different by the end of the season as the offense settles in.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • While experimenting with male and female costuming and behavior, Sylvia settles on what can be seen as a delicately balanced middle course in dealing with her gender identity.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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