What is the meaning of Referee?

An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

A person who settles a dispute.

A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.

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

To act as a referee.

referee (expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published)

Alternative form of réferi

Source: wiktionary.org