"Refereed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Refereed means of or pertaining to a referee, defined as an official who enforces the rules and makes decisions in a game, especially in sports. It can also refer to a journal or publication that only accepts papers that have undergone a rigorous peer-review process by experts in the field.
Refereed can be used in the following ways:
A refereed journal is a scholarly publication that has an evaluation process with referees or reviewers who assess the quality and validity of the research submitted for publication.
In football, the referee is the official who enforces the rules and makes decisions during the game.
The conference papers are refereed to ensure the quality and credibility of the research presented.
The book was refereed by an expert in the field before it was accepted for publication.
The coach was refereed to by his players who respected his wisdom and ability to make tough decisions.
To reattach or to secure something that has come loose.<br><br>Example: "We need to refasten the screws to make sure the door stays closed."
Securely fastened or attached again, usually after being previously unfastened or loosely attached.