referees
referees is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, referees is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofreferees
- An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
Example: "The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting."
- A person who settles a dispute.
- A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone.
Example: "Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31."
- An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.
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