umpire, referee

umpire, referee
Each of these terms is applied to a person to whom anything is referred for a decision or settlement (referee in bankruptcy). In sports, referees and umpires are officials charged with the regulation of a contest, ruling on plays, etc. Although the terms have the same general meaning, referee and umpire have different meanings in different sports; for example, we have a referee in boxing and basketball, an umpire in baseball, and both a referee and an umpire in football. If you are an athlete or a sports writer, you know the difference. If you are neither, consult a sports authority; a dictionary will be of little help except as indicated here.

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