Refereeing: meaning, definitions and examples

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refereeing

 

[ หŒrษ›f.ษ™หˆriห.ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports officiating

Refereeing is the act of overseeing a game or match to ensure that the rules are followed. Referees are responsible for enforcing the laws of the sport, making decisions on fouls, and ensuring fair play. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the game and ensuring that all players adhere to the established rules. Refereeing can vary significantly between different sports, and the qualifications required may differ accordingly.

Synonyms

officiating, supervising, umpiring

Examples of usage

  • He has been refereeing soccer games for over a decade.
  • Refereeing requires a deep understanding of the game's rules.
  • The refereeing decisions were controversial during the match.
  • She decided to pursue a career in refereeing after her playing days were over.
Context #2 | Noun

dispute resolution

Refereeing in this context refers to the act of mediating disputes and ensuring fair and just resolutions. In legal and organizational settings, refereeing helps to provide an objective perspective in conflicts, guiding parties to negotiate and settle their differences amicably. This kind of refereeing is crucial in maintaining harmony and cooperation within groups.

Synonyms

arbitrating, facilitating, mediating

Examples of usage

  • The refereeing process helped settle the labor dispute.
  • High-level refereeing can mitigate conflicts in negotiations.
  • He has experience in refereeing community disputes effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "refereeing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arbitragem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคทเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schiedsrichterwesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wasit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ะฑั–ั‚ั€ะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ arbitraลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏฉๅˆค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arbitrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arbitraje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hakemlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌํŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูƒูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozhodovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozhodovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃๅˆค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ arbitraลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรณmstรณla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั‚ ั‚ำฉั€ะตะปั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ bitrw

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hakimlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arbitraje

Etymology

The term 'refereeing' derives from the word 'referee,' which comes from French 'rรฉfรฉrรฉ,' meaning to refer or to send back. This term originally referred to an individual appointed to ensure adherence to rules and to provide impartial judgment in various contexts, especially in sports and games. The concept traces back to medieval tournaments where a referee was needed to uphold fairness in competitions. Over time, the role of referees evolved, and the term became increasingly associated with sports officiating. In contemporary usage, 'refereeing' reflects not only the authoritative role in sports but also extends to areas involving mediation and arbitration. The increased complexity of sports rules and the advancement of technology have led to a more scrutinized and structured approach to refereeing, making it an integral and respected position in many sports today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,597, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.