refereed

noun

1. one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
2. (in certain games and sports) a judge having functions fixed by the rules of the game or sport; umpire.
3. 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.
4. 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.

verb (used with object), ref·er·eed, ref·er·ee·ing.

5. to preside over as referee; act as referee in.

verb (used without object), ref·er·eed, ref·er·ee·ing.

6. to act as referee.

noun

1. a person to whom reference is made, esp for an opinion, information, or a decision
2. the umpire or judge in any of various sports, esp football and boxing, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules
3. a person who is willing to testify to the character or capabilities of someone
4. law See Official Referee

verb -ees, -eeing or -eed

5. to act as a referee (in); preside (over)

n.

1620s, “person who examines patent applications” (see refer). Sporting use recorded by 1820 (specifically of baseball from 1856).

v.

1883, originally colloquial, from referee (n.). Related: Refereed; refereeing.