Refereed: meaning, definitions and examples

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refereed

 

[ rɪˈfɪrd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

academic journals

The term 'refereed' refers to a process of evaluation in which scholarly work, such as articles submitted for publication, is critically assessed by an expert in the field. This process aims to ensure that the research is of high quality, valid, and significant to the field of study. A refereed journal typically utilizes peer review to validate the methods, findings, and interpretations of the submitted work. The refereed status often enhances the credibility of the research and publication.

Synonyms

assessed, evaluated, peer-reviewed

Examples of usage

  • She published her research in a refereed journal.
  • Refereed articles are essential in academic settings.
  • They submitted their findings to a refereed publication for review.

Translations

Translations of the word "refereed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 referido

🇮🇳 संदर्भित

🇩🇪 referenziert

🇮🇩 dirujuk

🇺🇦 посиланий

🇵🇱 odniesiony

🇯🇵 参照された

🇫🇷 référé

🇪🇸 referido

🇹🇷 atıfta bulunulan

🇰🇷 참조된

🇸🇦 مُشير إليه

🇨🇿 odkazovaný

🇸🇰 odkazovaný

🇨🇳 被引用的

🇸🇮 naveden

🇮🇸 tilvísun

🇰🇿 сілтеме жасалған

🇬🇪 ხსენებული

🇦🇿 istiqamət verilmiş

🇲🇽 referido

Word origin

The word 'refereed' originates from the verb 'refer', which comes from the Latin 'referre', meaning 'to bring back' or 'to report'. The use of 'refereed' gained prominence in the academic context with the rise of peer review practices in the early 20th century. Initially used to describe the act of submitting work to be evaluated by peers, it has since evolved to denote works that have undergone a specific, rigorous assessment process before publication. The application of being 'refereed' signifies a standard of academic integrity and quality, reinforcing the importance of peer validation in scholarly communication. As academia became more formalized, the refereed process became crucial for establishing trust and credibility in the dissemination of research findings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,387 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.