Referee vs Surveyor - What's the difference?
referee | surveyor |
(sports) An umpire or judge; the 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
An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published
To act as a referee.
* 'He has to referee three hockey games this weekend.'
* 'She has to finish refereeing an article for Nature .'
A person occupied with surveying -- the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.
(label) A person charged with inspecting something for the purpose of determining its condition, value, etc.
As a verb referee
is .As a noun surveyor is
a person occupied with surveying -- the process of determining positions on the earth's surface .referee
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Noun
(en noun)- 'The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting.'
- Your application, along with letters from three referees , should be received by January 31.
Usage notes
* In general, a referee moves around with the game, while an umpire stays (approximately) in one place.Verb
(d)surveyor
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Alternative forms
* surveyour (obsolete)Noun
(en noun)- Other costs associated with selling a home include surveyor's fees, legal fees, estate agent's commission, stamp duty and the VAT.